conning tower

conn tow·er

C c

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [kon tou-er]
- /kɒn ˈtaʊ ər/
- /ˈkɒn.ɪŋ ˈtaʊə(r)/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [kon tou-er]
- /kɒn ˈtaʊ ər/

Definitions of conning tower words

noun conning tower a superstructure of a submarine, used as the bridge when the vessel is on the surface 3
noun conning tower the armoured pilot house of a warship 3
noun conning tower a heavily armored pilothouse on a warship, for use in battle 3
noun conning tower a low observation tower on a submarine, serving also as an entrance to the interior 3
noun conning tower the low observation tower of a submarine, constituting the main entrance to the interior. 1
noun conning tower the low, dome-shaped, armored pilothouse of a warship. 1

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Origin of conning tower

First appearance:

before 1865

One of the 28% newest English words

First recorded in 1865-70; con3 + -ing2

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Parts of speech for Conning tower

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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conning tower popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 73% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for conning tower

noun conning tower

bridge — A bridge is a structure that is built over a railway, river, or road so that people or vehicles can cross from one side to the other.

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