torpedo tube

noun

a tube through which a self-propelled torpedo is launched, usually by the explosion of a charge of powder.

torpedo tube

noun

the tube from which a torpedo is discharged from submarines or surface ships

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Word History and Origins

Origin of torpedo tube¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

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It has eight torpedo tubes and can hold as many as 50 weapons in its torpedo room.

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In the bow of the submarine, there were four torpedoes, and in the stern there was one torpedo tube for the remaining ten torpedoes.

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An image of the drone sub shows four openings for torpedo tubes — an indication the vessel will be heavily armed and likely used to attack submarines or surface ships.

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The ship's torpedo tubes, bell and boilers are clearly visible in the footage.

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It was deployed for the Union and featured a novel waste removal system that acted similarly to a torpedo tube.

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torpedoman Torpex

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