WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
destroy′er es′cort, 
  1. Militarya warship somewhat smaller than a destroyer, designed esp. for antisubmarine action. Abbr.: DE
  • 1940–45

'destroyer escort' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
converted - de - frigate

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