Bangalore torpedo en · NOUN
Etymology
From having been invented by a Royal Engineers captain while stationed in the city of Bangalore in 1912.
Meanings
- A long pipe filled with explosive, which is pushed forwards along the ground and then detonated to clear a path through wire obstacles and minefields.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bangalore torpedoes | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Bangalore torpedos | Number=Plur | lexicographic |