Mosquito Boat (Noun)
Meaning
A small fast unarmored and lightly armed torpedo boat; P(atrol) T(orpedo) boat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The mosquito boat sped across the water, its small size and agility allowing it to dodge enemy fire with ease.
- During World War II, the US Navy deployed mosquito boats to patrol the coastlines and attack enemy shipping.
- The patrol torpedo boat, also known as a mosquito boat, was a small but deadly vessel that played a significant role in naval warfare.
- The mosquito boat's shallow draft and high speed made it an ideal vessel for navigating the narrow waters of the coastal inlets.
- In the early 20th century, the mosquito boat was a common sight in naval arsenals around the world, used for a variety of tasks including patrol and reconnaissance missions.