anti-submarine rocket

noun

Meaning

A naval weapon system designed to be fired from a ship or aircraft to deliver a depth charge or homing torpedo into the water to destroy submerged enemy vessels.

Examples

Modern frigates are often equipped with an anti-submarine rocket system for long-range defense.
The crew practiced the rapid deployment of the anti-submarine rocket during the naval exercise.

Synonyms: torpedo, depth charge, ASW weapon, stand-off weapon

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anti-submarine rocket

noun

Pronunciation: ˌænti sʌbməˈriːn ˈrɒkɪt

Definition

A naval weapon system designed to be fired from a ship or aircraft to deliver a depth charge or homing torpedo into the water to destroy submerged enemy vessels.

Examples

Modern frigates are often equipped with an anti-submarine rocket system for long-range defense.
The crew practiced the rapid deployment of the anti-submarine rocket during the naval exercise.
Engineers improved the guidance accuracy of the anti-submarine rocket to better counter silent diesel-electric submarines.

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