destroyer
word
/dɪˈstɹɔɪɝ/
di-STROY-ur
/dɪstɹˈɔɪɐ/
di-STROY-uh
Definition
A 'destroyer' is a person, thing, or type of military ship (warship) that destroys or causes destruction.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used for a type of fast warship ('naval destroyer'), but also for anyone or anything that destroys. In general language, more often used in dramatic or literary contexts than in everyday speech.
Spanish: destructor - destructor (barco de guerra)Portuguese (BR): destruidor - contratorpedeiro (navio de guerra)Portuguese (PT): destruidor - contratorpedeiro (navio de guerra)Chinese (Simplified): 毁灭者 - 驱逐舰Chinese (Traditional): 毀滅者 - 驅逐艦Hindi: विनाशक - विध्वंसक युद्धपोतArabic: مدمر - مدمر (سفينة حربية)Bengali: বিধ্বংসী - ডেস্ট্রয়ার (যুদ্ধজাহাজ)Russian: разрушитель - эсминец (военный корабль)Japanese: デストロイヤー - 駆逐艦Vietnamese: kẻ hủy diệt - tàu khu trụcKorean: 파괴자 - 구축함Turkish: yok edici - muhrip (savaş gemisi)Urdu: تباہ کار - ڈسٹرائر (جنگی جہاز)Indonesian: penghancur - kapal perusak
Example Sentences
He acted like a destroyer in the game, breaking everything.
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The movie's villain is called the destroyer.
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The fleet’s fastest destroyer led the attack at dawn.
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Rumor has it their new robot is a real destroyer on the field.
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Sometimes, a change can feel like a destroyer before it brings something better.
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The destroyer sailed across the ocean.
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