conning tower

/ˌkɑnɪŋ ˌˈtaʊər/
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Other forms: conning towers

Definitions of conning tower
  1. noun
    an armored pilothouse on a warship
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    type of:
    pilothouse, wheelhouse
    an enclosed compartment from which a vessel can be navigated
  2. noun
    a raised bridge on a submarine; often used for entering and exiting
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    type of:
    bridge, bridge deck
    an upper deck where a ship is steered and the captain stands
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