balloon carrier

English

Noun

balloon carrier (plural balloon carriers)

1. (aviation, nautical, historical) A ship used to support carry a balloon or dirigible, and support its operation; particularly observation balloon operations

   Hypernyms: aviation cruiser, aviation tender, aviation carrier, aircraft cruiser, aircraft tender, aircraft carrier

   Hyponyms: airship tender, airship carrier

   Coordinate term: balloon tender

Related terms

• aircraft carrier
• aviation carrier
• seaplane carrier

 

• balloon tender
• de Rozier balloon
• hot air balloon
• hydrogen balloon
• Montgolfier balloon
• observation balloon
• scout balloon