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| destroyer |
a small, speedy, and maneuverable warship. [1/2 definitions] |
| frigate |
a maneuverable warship used for escort. [1/2 definitions] |
| outmaneuver |
of a vehicle, to be more maneuverable than (another vehicle). [1/2 definitions] |
| PT boat |
a small, swift, highly maneuverable torpedo boat, used esp. to patrol and torpedo enemy merchant ships. |
| torpedo boat |
a fast, maneuverable, lightly armored boat used to torpedo enemy ships. |
| whaleboat |
a long narrow rowboat with pointed ends that is esp. maneuverable in rough seas, once used in hunting whales and now used for rescue work. |
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