Meaning Of The Word Pocket battleship

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What's The Definition Of Pocket battleship?

pocket battleship in British English
small battleship within the limits as to tonnage and guns set by the Treaty of Versailles
noun: a small heavily armed and armored warship serving as a battleship because of limitations imposed by treaty
noun: a small heavily armoured and armed battle cruiser specially built to conform with treaty limitations on tonnage and armament, esp any of those built by Germany in the 1930s

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