Noun
a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
Source: WordNetaircraft-carrier
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