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destroyer

noun de·stroy·er \di-ˈstrȯi(-ə)r, dē-\

: a small and fast military ship that protects bigger ships

: something that causes the destruction of something

Full Definition of DESTROYER

: 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

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14th century

DESTROYER Defined for Kids

noun de·stroy·er \di-ˈstrȯi-ər\

: someone or something that ruins or ends something

: a small fast warship armed with guns, torpedoes, and sometimes missiles

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