nuclear submarine

Other forms: nuclear submarines

Definitions of nuclear submarine
  1. noun
    a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
    synonyms: nautilus, nuclear-powered submarine
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    type of:
    U-boat, pigboat, sub, submarine
    a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
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