destroyer leader

destroyer leader
a warship, a type of destroyer used to lead a division, flotilla or squadron at sea and in combat, a heavy destroyer variant with larger displacement for command and control.
Syn: flag destroyer, command destroyer, flotilla leader
See Also: DL, DDL, destroyer, destroyer escort

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