depth charge

Definition of Depth Charge in English :

1. depth bomb, depth charge

a bomb that explodes at a preset depth under water; antisubmarine device

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Depth Charge

noun

a bomb used to attack submarines that explodes at a pre-set depth of water

a powerful explosive charge that is dropped from a ship or airplane and explodes under water: used esp. against submarines

n.

A charge designed for detonation at a preset depth under water, used especially against submarines. Also called depth bomb.