destroyer escort
noun
a warship somewhat smaller than a destroyer, designed especially for antisubmarine action. Abbreviation: DE
Origin of destroyer escort
First recorded in 1940–45
Words nearby destroyer escort
destock,
destool,
destrier,
destroy,
destroyer,
destroyer escort,
destroying angel,
destruct,
destructible,
destruction,
destructionist
British Dictionary definitions for destroyer escort
destroyer escort
noun
a lightly armed warship smaller than a destroyer, designed to escort fleets or convoys