Meaning ofbattlecruiserin English

Noun

1. a fast warship with heavy guns and armor
   The navy launched a new battlecruiser with advanced weaponry.
2. an intermediate-sized warship; between cruiser and battleship
   The battlecruiser played a key role in the naval warfare strategy.
3. a large, fast warship with reduced armor (and guns)
   The battlecruiser was designed for speed and firepower, sacrificing protection.