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.