battlecruiser
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Noun — A fast warship built with heavier guns and thicker armour than an ordinary cruiser but weaker than a full battleship, used to scout ahead of the fleet and sink enemy cruisers.
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Etymology
A blend of battleship and cruiser, reflecting a ship that was cruiser-like but with battleship-like capabilities, and one that could possibly operate in the battleline.
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