depth bomb

• Военное взрывное устройство, предназначенное для сброса в воду и подрыва на заданной глубине, используемое в основном для атаки подводных лодок.

A military explosive device designed to be dropped into water and detonate at a preset depth, used primarily for attacking submerged submarines.

1. Underwater explosive deviceC1formal

   A specialized explosive device designed to be dropped from a ship or aircraft and detonate at a predetermined depth underwater, primarily used to attack submarines.

   Глубинная бомба

   • The destroyer launched a depth bomb at the suspected submarine location.
   • During the war, depth bombs were a key anti-submarine weapon.
   • The crew prepared the depth bomb for deployment.