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destroyer | destroyed |

As a noun destroyer

is that which destroys something.

As a verb destroyed is

past tense of destroy.

As an adjective destroyed is

(particularly of a child) soiled, muddied, especially as a result of a fall or spill.

destroyer

English

Noun

(wikipedia destroyer) (en noun)
  • That which destroys something.
  • (military) A small, fast warship with light armament, smaller than a cruiser, but bigger than a frigate.

    • Derived terms

    * command destroyer * destroyer escort * destroyer leader * destroyer minesweeper * flag destroyer * tank destroyer

    Anagrams

    * English agent nouns ----

    destroyed

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (destroy)

    • Adjective

    (-)
  • (Ireland, informal) (particularly of a child) soiled, muddied, especially as a result of a fall or spill.