noun
battlecruiser
Battlecruiser (noun) means 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.
noun
1
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.
2
A warship of intermediate size and/or capability between a heavy cruiser and a (light) battleship.
3
(informal) A pub.
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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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What is the meaning of battlecruiser?
"battlecruiser" (noun) means 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.
What are the different meanings of battlecruiser?
"battlecruiser" has 3 main meanings: 1. 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; 2. A warship of intermediate size and/or capability between a heavy cruiser and a (light) battleship; 3. (informal) A pub.
