harrier carrier

== English == === Etymology === Blend of harrier +‎ aircraft carrier. From the Hawker-Siddeley Harrier GR.1/2/3 & AV-8A and the McDonnell Douglas AV-8B Harrier II, the Harrier jump jet named after the harrier bird. === Noun === harrier carrier (plural harrier carriers) (nautical, military, aviation, slang) A small light fast aircraft carrier specialized in operating VTOL aircraft, used for controlling sea lanes, convoy escort, and anti-submarine patrol (ASW). ==== Synonyms ==== ==== Coordinate terms ====