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depth charge

noun

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  1. A form of bomb, launched from a ship or dropped from an aircraft, that is designed to…

    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”).

  3. To attack (a target, usually a submarine) with depth charges.

    • After the freighter was torpedoed, its escorting destroyers depth charged the submarine for two hours, but failed to sink it.

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