(*) A ship designed to transport and launch loaded amphibious craft and/ or amphibian vehicles with their crews and embarked personnel and/or equipment and to render limited docking and repair services to small ships and craft. Also called LSD. (JP 3-02.2)
LANDING SHIP DOCK
Meaning of LANDING SHIP DOCK in English
DOD English dictionary of military terms. Английский словарь военных терминов DOD. 2012