Cruiser and Escort

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Cruiser noun - A large fast warship; smaller than a battleship and larger than a destroyer.

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Escort and cruiser are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Escort" instead a noun "Cruiser".

Nearby Words: cruise, cruised, cruising

Escort noun - One that accompanies another for protection, guidance, or as a courtesy.

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Cruiser and escort are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Cruiser" instead a noun "Escort".

Nearby Words: escorted, escorting

Typically a science vessel mounts fewer weapons and has a weaker hull than a cruiser or escort, though they often have better Deflector Shields.

Source: Armor and Magic Don't Mix
Typically a science vessel mounts fewer weapons (usually 3 forward, 3 aft) and has a weaker hull than a cruiser or escort, though they often have better Deflector Shields.

Source: Video Game / Star Trek Online
Partly played straight in Pacific Fleet, with each side having a destroyer, a light cruiser, a heavy cruiser, an escort carrier, a carrier, and a battleship.

Source: Cosmetically Different Sides

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