Definition of conning tower
: a raised structure on the deck of a submarine used especially formerly for navigation and attack direction
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1886
First Known Use of conning tower
1886
CONNING TOWER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of conning tower for English Language Learners
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: a raised structure on the deck of a submarine
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