noun
heavy cruiser
A type of warship; a cruiser with heavier armor and larger guns than a light cruiser, as defined by the Washington Naval Treaty.
重巡洋艦は、ワシントン海軍軍縮条約で定義された艦種の一つだ。
The heavy cruiser is one of the ship types defined by the Washington Naval Treaty.
旧日本海軍の重巡洋艦「高雄」は、強力な武装で知られていた。
The Imperial Japanese Navy's heavy cruiser Takao was known for its powerful armament.