carrierbattlegroup
nounUK /ˈkæriə ˈbætl ɡruːp/
US /ˈkæriər ˈbætl ɡruːp/
A big group of ships that sail together with a large ship that carries airplanes.
The carrier battle group sailed across the ocean with many smaller ships around the big aircraft carrier.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A naval formation built around an aircraft carrier and its supporting warships.
The admiral commanded the carrier battle group during the exercise.
3. A military unit that protects and supports a carrier at sea.
Submarines and cruisers joined the carrier battle group for the mission.
4. A group of ships centered on one or more aircraft carriers for combat.
The carrier battle group was spotted near the coast.