noun
landing craft
Military term for a boat or small vessel designed to transport troops and equipment from ship to shore during an amphibious assault.
上陸用舟艇が海岸に接近した。
The landing craft approached the shore.
Compound of 上陸 (じょうりく, 'landing') + 用 (よう, 'for use') + 舟艇 (しゅうてい, 'small boat').