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conning tower

/ˈkɒnɪŋ ˈtaʊər/

Traducción: Estructura blindada y elevada en un submarino o buque de guerra que sirve como centro de mando protegido, especialmente para la navegación y observación durante el combate o cuando la nave está en superficie.

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/ˈkɒnɪŋ ˈtaʊər/C1formaltechnical
  • esEstructura blindada y elevada en un submarino o buque de guerra que sirve como centro de mando protegido, especialmente para la navegación y observación durante el combate o cuando la nave está en superficie.

A raised, armored structure on a submarine or warship that serves as a protected command center, especially for navigation and observation during battle or when the vessel is surfaced.

  1. Submarine structureC1formal

    A raised, armored structure on the top of a submarine, used for navigation, observation, and as a command center when the submarine is on the surface.

    estorreta de submarino

    • The captain climbed into the conning tower to scan the horizon.
    • The submarine's conning tower was damaged during the storm.
    • From the conning tower, the crew could see the enemy ship approaching.