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battle cruiser
noun
: a ship that is used in fighting wars and that is lighter and faster than a battleship
Full Definition of BATTLE CRUISER
: a large heavily armed warship that is lighter, faster, and more maneuverable than a battleship
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First Known Use of BATTLE CRUISER
1911
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