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conning tower

[ kon-ing ]

noun

  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.


conning tower

/ ˈkɒnɪŋ /

noun

  1. Also calledsail a superstructure of a submarine, used as the bridge when the vessel is on the surface
  2. the armoured pilot house of a warship
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of conning tower1

First recorded in 1865–70; con 6 + -ing 2
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Word History and Origins

Origin of conning tower1

C19: see con 4
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Example Sentences

No helicopters swung their blades above; there were only the bulge of a conning tower and the heavy inset glasses of the lookouts.

Only the upper 100 portion of the conning tower escaped a ducking.

The conning tower was clear of the water, and on its curved side was painted in unmistakable letters the word, "Grampus."

At that moment the top of the conning tower was pushed upward, and the head of Jurgens appeared over the rim.

Matt was first to reach the ladder at the bow, and he swung up it lightly, crossed the deck and climbed into the conning tower.

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