destroyer

     

In naval terminology, a estroyer is a fast and maneuverable yet long-endurance warship intended to escort larger vessels in a fleet or battle group and defend them against smaller, short-range but powerful attackers (originally torpedo boats, later submarines and aircraft).

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  • Among Hindu deities, Vishnu is the preserver & Shiva is this
  • This type of ship was devised to counter vessels called torpedo boats, & the name originally followed "torpedo boat"

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