con·ning tower

(kŏn′ĭng)

1. A raised, enclosed observation post in a submarine, often being a means of entrance to the interior.

2. The armored pilothouse of a warship.

[From con.]

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conning tower

(ˈkɒnɪŋ)

1. (Nautical Terms) Also called: sail a superstructure of a submarine, used as the bridge when the vessel is on the surface

2. (Nautical Terms) the armoured pilot house of a warship

[C19: see con⁴]

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conn′ing tow`er

(ˈkɒn ɪŋ)
n.

1. the low observation tower of a submarine, constituting the main entrance to the interior.

2. the low, dome-shaped armored pilothouse of a warship.

[1865–70]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun	1.	conning tower - an armored pilothouse on a warship pilothouse, wheelhouse - an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated combat ship, war vessel, warship - a government ship that is available for waging war
	2.	conning tower - a raised bridge on a submarine; often used for entering and exiting bridge deck, bridge - an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands pigboat, submarine, U-boat, sub - a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

Translations

baignoire

torretta di comando

conning tower

[ˈkɒnɪŋˌtaʊəʳ] N [of submarine] → torre f de mando

Collins Spanish Dictionary - Complete and Unabridged 8th Edition 2005 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1971, 1988 © HarperCollins Publishers 1992, 1993, 1996, 1997, 2000, 2003, 2005

conning tower

n → Kommandoturm m

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conning tower

[ˈkɒnɪŋˌtaʊəʳ] n (of submarine) → torretta di comando

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