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fleet ballistic missile submarine

 
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SSBN

A nuclear-powered submarine capable of delivering ballistic missile attacks to designated targets either from a submerged position or from the surface.

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(DOD) A nuclear-powered submarine designed to deliver ballistic missile attacks against assigned targets from either a submerged or surfaced condition. Designated as SSBN.

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The noun has one meaning:

Meaning #1: a submarine carrying ballistic missiles

 
 

 

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