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exocet

/ˈɛk.sə.sɛt/

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noun

/ˈɛk.sə.sɛt/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСуществительное, обозначающее управляемую ракету, разработанную французским правительством, предназначенную для использования против кораблей.

A noun referring to a guided missile developed by the French government, designed for use against ships.

proper noun

  1. Guided anti-ship missileB2formaltechnical

    A type of guided missile designed primarily for use against naval ships, originally developed by the French government.

    ruПротивокорабельная ракета

    • The Exocet missile was famously used during the Falklands War.
    • Naval forces deployed Exocet missiles to target enemy vessels.
    • Military exercises often simulate attacks with Exocet-type missiles.
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