harrier carrier

English

Etymology

Blend of harrier +‎ aircraft carrier. From the Hawker-Siddeley Harrier GR.1/2/3 & AV-8A and the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, the Harrier jump jet named after the harrier bird.

Noun

harrier carrier (plural harrier carriers)

  1. (nautical, military, aviation, slang) A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and anti-submarine patrol (ASW)

Synonyms

Coordinate terms
  • amphibious assault ship
  • amphibious helicopter dock (AHD)
  • ancillary carrier
  • ASW carrier
  • auxiliary carrier
  • aviation cruiser
  • commando carrier
  • escort carrier
  • helicopter carrier
  • landing helicopter dock (LHD)
  • light carrier
  • sea control ship
  • ski-jump carrier
  • STOL carrier
  • VSTOL carrier
  • VTOL carrier
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