Spock's definitions

Carrier Group

Also carrier battle group. A group of naval ships assigned travelling together, centered around an aircraft carrier. A carrier group is typically commanded by a fleet officer - a commodore or admiral.

Vice Admiral Jackson was given command of the Enterprise's carrier group, assigned to the Indian Ocean.

by Spock July 13, 2003

Gat

n. Slang term for a firearm, especially an auto-loading handgun.

When the SWAT element came through the door, the drug dealer pulled his gat on them.

by Spock July 14, 2003