ALL meanings of depth charge
depth char·gé
D d - countable noun depth charge A depth charge is a type of bomb which explodes under water and which is used especially to destroy enemy submarines. 3
- noun depth charge a bomb used to attack submarines that explodes at a pre-set depth of water 3
- noun depth charge a powerful explosive charge that is dropped from a ship or airplane and explodes under water: used esp. against submarines 3
- noun depth charge an explosive device that is used against submarines and other underwater targets, and is usually set to detonate at a predetermined depth. 1
- noun depth charge underwater explosive device 1
- noun depth charge A form of bomb that is designed to detonate at a certain depth underwater for the purposes of attacking a submerged enemy, especially a submarine. 0