depth bomb

/dɛpθ bɑm/
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Other forms: depth bombs

Definitions of depth bomb
  1. noun
    a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device
    synonyms: depth charge
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    type of:
    bomb
    an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
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