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battle cruiser

–noun
a warship of maximum speed and firepower, but with lighter armor than a battleship.

Origin:
1910–15
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battle cruiser  
n.  A large warship with lighter armor but greater maneuverability than a battleship.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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