combat transport

noun

Meaning

Vehicles, aircraft, or ships designed to move troops, equipment, or supplies into or through a combat zone.

Examples

The military deployed several units of combat transport to the front lines.
Combat transport helicopters are essential for rapid deployment in difficult terrain.

Synonyms: military logistics, troop carrier, supply vehicle, transportation unit

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combat transport

noun

Pronunciation: ˈkɒmbæt ˈtrænspɔːt

Definition

Vehicles, aircraft, or ships designed to move troops, equipment, or supplies into or through a combat zone.

Examples

The military deployed several units of combat transport to the front lines.
Combat transport helicopters are essential for rapid deployment in difficult terrain.
Naval vessels were tasked with the combat transport of heavy artillery.

How to Use combat transport

combat transport of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being transported. — "The mission involved the combat transport of vital medical supplies."
combat transport through (prepositional phrase): Indicates the area or route of transport. — "The convoy provided combat transport through hostile territory."

Synonyms of combat transport

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