depth charge

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 or depth bomb
 
n
a bomb used to attack submarines that explodes at a pre-set depth of water
 
depth bomb or depth bomb
 
n

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