subchasers
/ˈsʌbˌtʃeɪsərz/
noun
- Plural of subchaser; small, fast naval vessels designed to hunt and destroy submarines.
- Subchasers were often built with wooden hulls to avoid magnetic mines.
- A fleet of subchasers escorted the aircraft carrier through dangerous waters.
- The navy deployed several subchasers to protect the convoy from submarine attacks.