antisubmarine
/ (ˌæntɪˌsʌbməˈriːn) /
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adjective
(of weapons, missiles, etc) designed to combat or destroy submarines
(of warfare, tactics, etc) against submarines
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Words nearby antisubmarine
antistatic, Antisthenes, antistory, antistreptococcic, antistrophe, antisubmarine, antisudorific, antisway bar, antisymmetric, antitank, antiterrorist
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How to use antisubmarine in a sentence
Antisubmarine warfare (ASW) has not stagnated, but it shows signs of disarray.
Depth-charges are stated to be the most effective antisubmarine weapons.
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