Synonyms for battle cruiser

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1. Large cruiser — A fast warship with thicker armor and heavier guns than a typical cruiser, but with armor, armament, or both…

n. 1
A fast warship with thicker armor and heavier guns than a typical cruiser, but with armor, armament, or both still inferior to that of a dreadnought battleship; designed to act as an advanced scout of the battle fleet and to destroy enemy cruisers.
US Navy hull classification symbol: CC (Only used for the cancelled Lexington-class)