English Explanatory Dictionary

jeep carrier

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A general purpose aircraft carrier, used in a variety of ways (hence 'general purpose', "GP" or jeep), such as aircraft transport ship, invasion support airstrip, ocean patrol airstrip, fleet/convoy defense airstrip. They were used to alleviate demands made on fleet carriers which have higher levels of defensive capabilities and underway speeds able to keep up with the battle fleet.

Word forms

jeep carrier jeep carriers

Synonyms

general purpose carrier general purpose aircraft carrier GP aircraft carrier GP carrier

Related words

commando carrier airplane tender aircraft tender seaplane tender helicopter tender helicopter carrier
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