conning tower

[ kon-ing ]

/ ˈkɒn ɪŋ /

the low observation tower of a submarine, constituting the main entrance to the interior.

the low, dome-shaped, armored pilothouse of a warship.

Origin of conning tower

First recorded in 1865–70; con³ + -ing²

Redgrave even fancied that he heard something like the cries of pain from both heads on either side of the conning-tower.

A Honeymoon in Space |George Griffith
Macquare made a gesture of reproof, and the Sub, placing his hand on the dog's muzzle, lifted him into the conning-tower.

A Sub and a Submarine |Percy F. Westerman
They saw her conning-tower slipping through the water at about 1,500 yards.

The U-boat hunters |James B. Connolly
She opened fire with two quick-firers and blew away the conning-tower of the submarine.

Danger! and Other Stories |Arthur Conan Doyle

In front of the conning-tower there was a steel flagstaff about ten feet high, with halliards rove through a sheer in the top.

A Honeymoon in Space |George Griffith

conning tower

/ (ˈkɒnɪŋ) /

Also called: sail a superstructure of a submarine, used as the bridge when the vessel is on the surface

the armoured pilot house of a warship

C19: see con 4