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harrier carrier

(nautical, military, aviation, slang) A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and anti-submarine patrol (ASW).

ˈhɛɹiɚ ˈkæɹiɚ124 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026

(nautical, military, aviation, slang) A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and anti-submarine patrol (ASW).

Origin: . From the Hawker-Siddeley Harrier GR.1/2/3 & AV-8A and the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, the Harrier jump jet named after the harrier bird. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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