attackvessels
nounUK /əˈtæk ˌvɛsəlz/
US /əˈtæk ˌvɛsəlz/
Attack vessels are ships made to fight in a war.
The navy sent attack vessels to protect the coast.
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2. Ships used to carry out a sudden strike on an enemy.
The attack vessels raced toward the enemy base at dawn.
3. Small, fast boats built for raiding.
Pirates used attack vessels to chase slower ships.
4. Any group of boats sent to fight together.
A line of attack vessels appeared on the horizon.