predetermined depth

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• depth charge — depth′ charge n. mil an explosive device used underwater, esp. against submarines, and set to detonate at a predetermined depth. Also called depth′ bomb • Etymology: 1915–20 …   From formal English to slang

• depth charge — noun a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device • Syn: ↑depth bomb • Hypernyms: ↑bomb * * * noun or depth bomb : a projectile to be exploded underwater against submarines or other underwater targets * * * an expl …   Useful english dictionary

• depth charge — 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. [1915 20] * * * or depth bomb Weapon used by ships or aircraft to attack submerged… …   Universalium

• depth charge — noun Date: 1917 an antisubmarine weapon that consists essentially of a drum filled with explosives which is dropped near a target and descends to a predetermined depth where it explodes called also depth bomb …   New Collegiate Dictionary

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