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a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
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submarine,
pigboat,
sub,
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submersible warship,
submersible a warship designed to operate under water
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attack submarine a military submarine designed and armed to attack enemy shipping
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auxiliary research submarine a submarine for research purposes
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conning tower a raised bridge on a submarine; often used for entering and exiting
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escape hatch hatchway that provides a means of escape in an emergency
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fleet ballistic missile submarine a submarine carrying ballistic missiles
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nuclear-powered submarine,
nuclear submarine,
nautilus a submarine that is propelled by nuclear power
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periscope an optical instrument that provides a view of an otherwise obstructed field
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schnorchel,
schnorkel,
snorkel breather,
breather,
snorkel air passage provided by a retractable device containing intake and exhaust pipes; permits a submarine to stay submerged for extended periods of time
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