lightning carrier
lightning carrier · lightning carriers
A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for…A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and, anti-submarine patrol (ASW)
Meaning
1 senses(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
Blend of lightning + aircraft carrier. From the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the LigBlend of lightning + aircraft carrier. From the Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II, the Lightning II jump jet, itself named after WWII Lockheed P-38 Lightning I, in turn, named after the lightning bolt and lightning.
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Forms
plural: lightning carriers| Singular | lightning carrier |
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