Depth Bomb (Noun)
Meaning
A bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The sonar operator guided the depth bomb down to the suspected location of the enemy submarine.
- In response to the threat, the naval destroyer dropped a series of depth bombs into the ocean.
- The ship's commanding officer ordered the crew to prepare the depth bomb for deployment against the enemy vessel.
- During World War II, the Allies developed advanced depth bombs to combat German U-boat attacks.
- Aboard the submarine-hunting aircraft, the pilot released the depth bomb, aiming for the sub's likely location 500 feet below.