depth charge

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

or

depth bomb

n

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

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depth′ charge`

n.

an explosive device used underwater, esp. against submarines, and set to detonate at a predetermined depth. Also called depth′ bomb`.

[1915–20]

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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

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Translations

Wasserbombe

abissocarica di profondit...in pieno

depth charge

n → Wasserbombe f

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depth charge

n (Mil) → bomba di profondità

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