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Mike boat
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English
Etymology
From the last word of "Lima Charlie Mike", the rendering of "LCM-8" in the military phonetic alphabet.
Noun
The LCM-8, a river boat and mechanized landing craft used by the US Navy and Army during the Vietnam War and subsequent operations.