u-boat

noun
UK: /ˈjuː.bəʊt/
US: /ˈjuː.boʊt/

  1. A German submarine used in World War I and World War II.

    1. The U-boat sank several ships, endangering many lives at sea. [ ] [ ]
    2. During World War II, the Allies were constantly trying to detect and sink U-boats to protect their supply lines. [ ] [ ]

  2. A submarine, especially a German one from either of the world wars.

    1. The museum has a U-boat on display, it is very impressive. [ ] [ ]
    2. The captain ordered the crew to dive the U-boat to avoid detection by the enemy aircraft. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

submarine submersible

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "u-boat" in English means: A German submarine used in World War I and World War II., A submarine, especially a German one from either of the world wars..

The phonetic transcription of "u-boat" is /ˈjuː.bəʊt/ in British English and /ˈjuː.boʊt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "u-boat": submarine, submersible.

Example usage of "u-boat": "The U-boat sank several ships, endangering many lives at sea.". More examples on the page.