aircraft carrier

/ˌɛərˈkræft ˈkɛriər/
/ˈɛkrɑft ˈkæriə/
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Other forms: aircraft carriers

Definitions of aircraft carrier
  1. noun
    a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
    synonyms: attack aircraft carrier, carrier, flattop
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    type of:
    combat ship, war vessel, warship
    a government ship that is available for waging war
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