torpedo tube

noun

1. a tube through which a self-propelled torpedo is launched, usually by the explosion of a charge of powder.

torpedo tube

noun

1. the tube from which a torpedo is discharged from submarines or surface ships

Word History and Origins

Origin of torpedo tube¹

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

It has eight torpedo tubes and can hold as many as 50 weapons in its torpedo room.

From Seattle Times

In the bow of the submarine, there were four torpedoes, and in the stern there was one torpedo tube for the remaining ten torpedoes.

From Literature

An image of the drone sub shows four openings for torpedo tubes — an indication the vessel will be heavily armed and likely used to attack submarines or surface ships.

From Washington Times

The ship's torpedo tubes, bell and boilers are clearly visible in the footage.

From BBC

It was deployed for the Union and featured a novel waste removal system that acted similarly to a torpedo tube.

From Salon