depth bomb

• Engin explosif militaire destiné à être largué dans l'eau et à exploser à une profondeur donnée, utilisé principalement pour attaquer les sous-marins.

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.

   Grenade sous-marine

   • 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.