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a tube through which a self-propelled torpedo is launched, usually by the explosion of a charge of powder.[1895-1900]
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Torpedo tube — (Nav.) A tube fixed below or near the water line through which a torpedo is fired, usually by a small charge of gunpowder. On torpedo vessels the tubes are on deck and usually in broadside, on larger vessels usually submerged in broadside and… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
torpedo tube — n. a tube for launching torpedoes, located in surface vessels below or close to the waterline … English World dictionary
Torpedo tube — A torpedo tube is a device for launching torpedoes in a horizontal direction. There are two main types of torpedo tube: *Those designed to operate below water level, as fitted to submarines and some surface ships *Deck mounted torpedo launchers… … Wikipedia
torpedo tube — /tɔˈpidoʊ tjub/ (say taw peedoh tyoohb) noun 1. a tube through which a self propelled torpedo is launched, usually by the detonation of a charge of explosive. 2. a tube shaped piece of polystyrene foam, about one metre long and covered with… …
torpedo tube — noun a tube near the waterline of a vessel through which a torpedo is fired • Hypernyms: ↑tube, ↑tubing … Useful english dictionary
torpedo tube — device for launching a torpedo … English contemporary dictionary
torpedo tube — noun Date: circa 1891 a tube from which torpedoes are fired … New Collegiate Dictionary
torpedo tube — noun The tube, through the hull of a submarine, though which torpedoes are launched … Wiktionary
torpedo tube — noun a tube in a submarine or other ship from which torpedoes are fired by the use of compressed air or an explosive charge … English new terms dictionary
torpédo — [ tɔrpedo ] n. f. • 1910; « torpille » 1820; angl. torpedo, du lat. par l esp., proprt « torpille » ♦ Vx Automobile décapotable de forme allongée (en torpille fusiforme). Torpédo grand sport. ● torpédo nom féminin (anglais torpedo, du latin… … Encyclopédie Universelle
