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Torpedo Tube (Noun)

Meaning

A tube near the waterline of a vessel through which a torpedo is fired.

Classification

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

Examples

  • The navy submarine had six torpedo tubes that could launch a variety of torpedoes.
  • The captain gave the order to fire a torpedo from tube one at the enemy ship.
  • The torpedo tube on the port side of the ship was damaged in the previous battle and could not be used.
  • After loading the torpedo, the crew closed the tube and prepared for launch.
  • The crew began loading the last torpedo into tube five, their last shot before retreating.

Hypernyms

  • Tubing
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