Tank Destroyer (Noun)
Meaning
An armored vehicle equipped with an antitank gun and capable of high speeds.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The tank destroyer was designed to have a high degree of mobility, allowing it to quickly respond to enemy armored attacks.
- In World War II, several countries developed tank destroyer units as a countermeasure to heavily armored enemy tanks.
- The M10 Wolverine was a prominent US tank destroyer used during World War II, equipped with a 3-inch gun and a top speed of 35 miles per hour.
- Tank destroyers often relied on their speed and agility to evade enemy fire rather than relying on thick armor for protection.
- During the early years of the Cold War, the development of more advanced main battle tanks gradually phased out the need for specialized tank destroyer vehicles.