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LST

LST

9.1
A large ship that carries tanks and other vehicles onto a beach
  • symbol
  • Archaic
translation icon : buque de desembarco de tanques
  • The LST played a crucial role in the amphibious assault by delivering tanks to the beach.

Examples

  • During World War II, many soldiers crossed the English Channel on an LST.

  • The damaged LST was quickly repaired so it could return to service.

  • The LST is crucial for amphibious operations.

  • Can you explain what LST stands for?

  • The LST was essential for transporting troops and equipment during the naval invasion.

  • An LST is designed to deliver military vehicles directly onto hostile shores during operations.

  • Several LSTs are being commissioned to enhance our amphibious capabilities in upcoming exercises.

Synonyms

transport ship
vsLST
  • Specialized
8 4.0

A ship that carries soldiers or military equipment

is built to land heavy vehicles and troops directly on shore
landing craft
vsLST
  • Specialized
7 4.2

A small boat that carries soldiers and equipment from ships to shore

is larger and carries tanks and vehicles directly onto beaches
troop transport
vsLST
  • Specialized
2 4.9

A vehicle like a truck, ship, or helicopter that carries soldiers

is specialized to land heavy vehicles and personnel directly on shore
LCA
vsLST
  • Archaic
9.9

A small military boat that carries soldiers to a beach

is bigger and designed to carry heavy vehicles onto shore

Surface Forms

LST main

Morphology

LST = L + S + T

This is an initialism (acronym) formed from initials; the letters are not English morphemes and the meaning cannot be derived from them.

Etymology

LST stands for Landing Ship, Tank, a name that shows its job: a ship built to bring tanks and vehicles straight onto a shore. That is why LST refers to the military ships used to land heavy vehicles during beach operations.