noun
battle cruiser; battlecruiser
A type of large warship from the early-to-mid 20th century, combining battleship-level armament with cruiser speed. Used in historical and naval contexts.
第一次世界大戦では、巡洋戦艦が重要な役割を果たした。
Battle cruisers played an important role in World War I.
巡洋戦艦「フッド」はイギリス海軍の象徴だった。
The battle cruiser Hood was a symbol of the British Royal Navy.