subchaser

[ suhb-chey-ser ]

noun

1. submarine chaser.

Word History and Origins

Origin of subchaser¹

First recorded in 1915–20; sub + chaser ¹

Example Sentences

On the morning of September 2nd one of these subchaser units picked up a suspicious sound.

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Two subchaser units, six boats, were assigned as a screen to the Italian cruisers while the bombardment was under way.

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Meanwhile, our subchaser detachment at Corfu was performing excellent service.

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Like the subchaser and the submarine, the seaplane operated most successfully in coastal waters.

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At least this proved to be the case with our subchaser forces.

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