conning tower
[ kon-ing ]
/ ˈkɒn ɪŋ /
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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Words nearby conning tower
Connersville, Connery, connex, connexion, Connie, conning tower, conniption, connivance, connive, connivent, connivery
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British Dictionary definitions for conning tower
conning tower
/ (ˈkɒnɪŋ) /
noun
Also called: sail a superstructure of a submarine, used as the bridge when the vessel is on the surface
the armoured pilot house of a warship
Word Origin for conning tower
C19: see con 4
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