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torpedo tube

/tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ tuːb/

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/tɔːrˈpiːdoʊ tuːb/C1formaltechnical
  • ruТрубчатое устройство на подводной лодке или военном корабле, используемое для запуска торпед в воду.

A tube-shaped device on a submarine or naval vessel used to launch torpedoes into the water.

  1. Naval weapon systemC1formal

    A cylindrical tube on a submarine or surface vessel used to launch torpedoes.

    ruТорпедный аппарат

    • The submarine crew loaded the torpedo into the tube.
    • The captain ordered the torpedo tubes to be prepared for firing.
    • Modern torpedo tubes can launch multiple types of projectiles.