Meaning Of The Word Depth charge

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depth charge
countable noun: A depth charge is a type of bomb which explodes under water and which is used especially to destroy enemy submarines.

depth charge in American English
a powerful explosive charge that is dropped from a ship or airplane and explodes under water: used esp. against submarines
noun: an explosive device that is used against submarines and other underwater targets, and is usually set to detonate at a predetermined depth

depth charge in British English
noun: a bomb used to attack submarines that explodes at a pre-set depth of water

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