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- adjective nautical Of a
ship sofar distant that only themasts andsails arevisible above thehorizon - adjective military Of a
tank , stopped with itshull protected by ground to the front, so that its occupants or weapons have aline of sight forward.
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Examples
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Two days later the mood changed when they sighted a strange ship hull-down on the horizon.
Champlain's Dream David Hackett Fischer 2008
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Two days later the mood changed when they sighted a strange ship hull-down on the horizon.
Champlain's Dream David Hackett Fischer 2008
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"The Lord knows what we may find, dear lass, And the Deuce knows what we may do - But we're back once more on the old trail, our own trail, the out trail, We're down, hull-down, on the Long Trail - the trail that is always new!"
Starfarers Anderson, Poul, 1926- 1998
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If possible, the stationary overwatch element occupies hull-down firing positions that afford effective cover and concealment, unobstructed observation, and clear fields of fire.
FM 71-1 Chapter 3 Offensive Operations United States Army 1998
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The base of fire element occupies hull-down firing positions (when possible) that afford effective cover and concealment, unobstructed observation, and clear fields of fire.
FM 71-1 Chapter 3 Offensive Operations United States Army 1998
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Ensure that positions allow vehicle commanders, loaders, and/or gunners (as applicable for each vehicle) to observe the engagement area from the turret-down position and engage enemy forces from the hull-down position.
FM 71-1 Chapter 4 Defensive Operations United States Army 1998
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"We're going to drive as far as that line of hills and go into hull-down positions on the back slope," said Ernst. "The attack waves will probably be on the move as soon as the barrage lifts."
Panzer Aces Kurowski, Franz 1992
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The Jagdtigers, tanks, and assault guns moved into hull-down positions on the crest of the hill.
Panzer Aces Kurowski, Franz 1992
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When hide positions are used, the primary firing positions should also be hull-down
FM 7-91 Chptr 3 Employment/ Antiarmor Platoon United States Army 1987
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A tank can be identified even if it is in a hull-down position, because three of the four areas -- turret, main gun, and commander's station -- can normally be seen.
FM 7-91 Chptr 3 Employment/ Antiarmor Platoon United States Army 1987
chained_bear commented on the word hull-down
Describing a vessel that is so far away, only its masts and sails are visible on the horizon; as opposed to hull-up.
March 3, 2008