aircraft carrier
Definition
A large warship designed as a seagoing airbase, equipped with a full-length flight deck for the launch, recovery, and maintenance of aircraft.
A massive naval vessel that serves as a mobile platform for projecting air power, typically displacing tens of thousands of tons and carrying dozens of fighter jets and helicopters.
Examples
The aircraft carrier pulled into port like a floating city, making the local fishermen's boats look like bath toys.
In the blockbuster movie, the hero leaps from an aircraft carrier onto a speeding submarine, because why walk when you can dramatically dive?
Spotting dolphins trailing the aircraft carrier, the crew joked they were auditioning for the next Top Gun sequel.
The admiral's speech on the aircraft carrier deck was so long, the pilots started practicing touch-and-gos just to stay awake.