aircraft carrier

Noun

Meaning

a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings

Source: WordNet

Alternative names

aircraft-carrier

Synonyms

flattop carrier flat-top attack aircraft carrier ship ocean destroyer sloop submarine airship cruiser battleship aft flap frigate
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Antonyms

sailboat sailing boat water taxi sail boat water bus sightseeing boat

Hypernyms

warship combat ship

Examples

Israel is the largest American aircraft carrier in the world that cannot be sunk, does not carry even one American soldier, and is located in a critical region for American national security. Alexander Haig

Japan has always regarded the aircraft carrier as one of the most offensive of armaments. Isoroku Yamamoto

When I was in the gunner's bubble of a B25 bomber, taking off from an aircraft carrier 100 miles off the coast of San Diego, I remember saying to myself how amazing it was to get the chance to do that. Eric Christian Olsen

Lots of TV shows say that they are like doing a movie every week, but 'JAG' truly was a huge show. Lots of once-in-a-lifetime opportunities, like being launched off an aircraft carrier and being welcomed by military bases all over California. Patrick Labyorteaux

747 "airborne aircraft carrier" concept * 747 AAC – a Boeing study under contract from the USAF for an "airborne aircraft carrier" for up to 10 Boeing Model 985-121 " microfighters " with the ability to launch, retrieve, re-arm, and refuel. Source: Internet

A 21,750 ton full deck amphibious assault ship based on the Invincible-class aircraft carrier hull citation but without facilities for fixed wing aviation. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

aircraft attitude aircraft base aircraft behavior aircraft cockpit aircraft communications addressing and reporting system aircraft construction