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conning tower

[kon-ing]

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noun

the low observation tower of a submarine, constituting the main entrance to the interior.
the low, dome-shaped, armored pilothouse of a warship.

conning tower

/ ˈ��ɒ��ɪŋ /

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

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First recorded in 1865–70; con ⁶ + -ing ²

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C19: see _con ⁴

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The DLR Group presented a design that included the submarine conning tower in the outdoor pool.

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The wind appeared to affect just one 3-point shot as the six-level conning tower and the scoreboard blocked most of the wind off the Pacific Ocean.

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He was initially cast in action roles in the saddle, the racecar, the conning tower and the spaceship.

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The cleanup mission focused on the submarine’s conning tower and the front outer hull.

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The bomb hit aft of the Grayback’s conning tower and the sub sank with the loss of her 80-strong crew.

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