English Explanatory Dictionary

depth charge

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A form of bomb, launched from a ship or dropped from an aircraft, that is designed to detonate at a certain depth underwater for the purposes of attacking a submerged enemy, especially a submarine.
  2. Synonym of bomb shot (“type of mixed drink”).
verb
  1. To attack (a target, usually a submarine) with depth charges.

Word forms

depth charge depth charges depth charging depth charged depth-charge

Synonyms

depth bomb bomb shot
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