destroyer

noun
de*stroy*er \ di-ˈstrȯi(-ə)r \ dē- \
14th century{ds||1||}
  • one that destroys
  • a small fast warship used especially to support larger vessels and usually armed with guns, depth charges, torpedoes, and often guided missiles

destroyer escort

noun
destroyer escort \
1924
  • a warship similar to but smaller than a destroyer

self-destroyer

noun
self-de*stroy*er \ ˌself-di-ˈstrȯi(-ə)r \ -dē- \
1645
  • one who brings about his or her own destruction or ruin

tank destroyer

noun
tank destroyer \
1941
  • a highly mobile lightly armored vehicle usually on a half-track or a tank chassis and mounting a cannon
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