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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A charge designed for detonation at a preset depth under water, used especially against submarines.
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- noun A form of
bomb that is designed to detonate at a certain depthunderwater for the purposes of attacking a submerged enemy, especially asubmarine .
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- noun a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device
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john commented on the word depth charge
An anti-submarine weapon, and a drink. See boilermaker.
October 17, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word depth charge
Ooh, I love this phrase. It sounds intricate, yet brutal. Mmm....
October 17, 2007
uselessness commented on the word depth charge
I agree, it's a great phrase. After watching Das Boot I have a new respect for depth charges. They can be terrifying!
October 17, 2007
chained_bear commented on the word depth charge
That is one fiiiiine film.
October 17, 2007
ry commented on the word depth charge
Also a coffee drink. See comment at red eye.
January 24, 2013