depth charge
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depth charge
–noun
| an explosive device that is used against submarines and other underwater targets, and is usually set to detonate at a predetermined depth. |
Also called depth bomb.
[Origin: 1915–20
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| 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 | |
noun | |
| a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device |
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