conning tower

con·ning tower

C0576300 (kŏn′ĭng)n.1. A raised, enclosed observation post in a submarine, often being a means of entrance to the interior.2. The armored pilothouse of a warship.

[From con.]

conning tower

(ˈkɒnɪŋ) n1. (Nautical Terms) Also called: sail a superstructure of a submarine, used as the bridge when the vessel is on the surface2. (Nautical Terms) the armoured pilot house of a warship[C19: see con⁴]

conn′ing tow`er

(ˈkɒn ɪŋ)
n. 1. the low observation tower of a submarine, constituting the main entrance to the interior. 2. the low, dome-shaped armored pilothouse of a warship. [1865–70]

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	conning tower - an armored pilothouse on a warship pilothouse, wheelhouse - an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigatedcombat ship, war vessel, warship - a government ship that is available for waging war
	2.	conning tower - a raised bridge on a submarine; often used for entering and exitingbridge deck, bridge - an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain standspigboat, submarine, U-boat, sub - a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes

Translations

baignoiretorretta di comando

conning tower

1. a superstructure of a submarine, used as the bridge when the vessel is on the surface 2. the armoured pilot house of a warship

Conning Tower

an armor-protected space in which the command post of a warship was formerly located. During battle the skipper and the personnel required for the piloting of the ship were in the conning tower. Navigational instruments and means of communications were installed in it. The conning tower was usually built on the level of the navigation bridge or higher, which ensured that the commander would have the necessary field of vision. For communication with internal areas of the ship, there was an armored pipe in the middle of the conning tower. On modern warships, the command post is ordinarily located in the internal areas, and the conning tower has lost its significance.

conning tower

[′kän·iŋ ‚tau̇·ər] (naval architecture) The raised observation post of a submarine, which is in addition usually used as an entrance or exit. The armored pilothouse of a warship.

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noun an armored pilothouse on a warship

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noun a raised bridge on a submarine

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