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aircraft carrier
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aircraft carrier
n.
A large naval vessel designed as a mobile air base, having a long flat deck on which aircraft can take off and land at sea.

aircraft carrier
n
(Military) a warship built with an extensive flat deck space for the launch and recovery of aircraft

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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Noun1.aircraft carrier - a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landingsaircraft carrier - a large warship that carries planes and has a long flat deck for takeoffs and landings
arrester, arrester hook - a restraint that slows airplanes as they land on the flight deck of an aircraft carrier
flight deck, landing deck - the upper deck of an aircraft carrier; used as a runway
combat ship, war vessel, warship - a government ship that is available for waging war
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