uss cole
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Definition
- Proper noun:
- A United States Navy destroyer: The USS Cole (DDG-67) is an Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer of the United States Navy.
- The site of a terrorist attack: The name is historically significant due to a terrorist attack against the ship on October 12, 2000, while it was refueling in the port of Aden, Yemen.
Usage Examples
- Proper noun:
- The USS Cole was commissioned in 1996.
- The bombing of the USS Cole was a tragic event in U.S. naval history.
- Memorials honor the crew of the USS Cole.
Advanced Usage
- "USS Cole attack": The specific term for the suicide bombing incident.
- The USS Cole attack prompted a major investigation.
- "USS Cole bombing": Another common term for the terrorist act.
- Security procedures changed after the USS Cole bombing.
Variants and Related Words
- USS Cole (DDG-67): The full official designation of the ship.
- Arleigh Burke-class destroyer: The class of warship to which the USS Cole belongs.
Synonyms
- Warship: A general term for an armed ship.
- Destroyer: A type of fast, maneuverable warship, which is the specific class of the USS Cole.
Related Phrases
- Terrorist attack on the USS Cole: The full descriptive phrase for the historical event.
- USS Cole memorial: A monument or ceremony commemorating the event and its victims.
Related Idioms
(This term is a proper noun referring to a specific ship and historical event; it is not commonly used in idiomatic expressions.)
Noun
- a United States destroyer
- 17 sailors died as the result of a terrorist attack while the USS Cole was anchored in Aden