depth charge (redirected from Ashcan (weapon))

depth charge

n.

A charge designed for detonation at a preset depth under water, used especially against submarines. Also called depth bomb.

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depth charge, bomb

n

(Military / Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a bomb used to attack submarines that explodes at a pre-set depth of water

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

depth charge - a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device depth bomb bomb - an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

Translations

depth charge

n → Wasserbombe f

depth charge n (Mil) → bomba di profondità