aircraft carrier meaning

Noun: aircraft carrier

1. A large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
   - carrier, flattop [US], attack aircraft carrier

Derived forms: aircraft carrier, aircraft carriers

Type of: combat ship, war vessel, warship

Encyclopedia: Aircraft carrier

[Defence]
A warship designed to support and operate aircraft, engage in attacks on targets afloat or ashore, and engage in sustained operations in support of other forces.
Designated as CV or CVN.
CVN is nuclear powered.

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1. one of the two aircraft carriers was anchored in greece.
2. a typical cruiser or aircraft carrier may well be an easy target.
3. the united states navy, for instance, recently examined a very large number of men working on aircraft carriers.
4. of course, aircraft carriers also make an appearance
5. u . s . aircraft carrier cv-13 franklin 1944