conning tower
[kon-ing]
noun
the low observation tower of a submarine, constituting the main entrance to the interior.
the low, dome-shaped, armored pilothouse of a warship.
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Origin of conning tower
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Examples from the Web for conning tower
Historical Examples of conning tower
The conning-tower and periscope are placed on the upper deck, as shown.
Boys' Book of Model BoatsRaymond Francis Yates
"I'll stand by you," Captain Purnall roars to the lone figure on the conning-tower.
With The Night MailRudyard Kipling
I waved to Stephan from the side of my conning-tower, and he to me.
Danger! and Other StoriesArthur Conan Doyle
There was nothing but the deck, the guns and the conning-tower to be seen.
The World Peril of 1910George Griffith
The conning-tower will be seen below the bridge, in front of the foremast.
How Britannia Came to Rule the WavesW.H.G. Kingston
conning tower
noun
Word Origin for conning tower
C19: see con 4
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