"hull-down" meaning in All languages combined

See hull-down on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} hull-down (not comparable)
  1. (nautical) Of a ship: so far distant that only the masts and sails are visible above the horizon. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-hull-down-en-adj-zE54KSu- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Topics: nautical, transport
  2. (military) Of a tank: stopped with its hull protected by ground to the front, so that its occupants or weapons have a line of sight forward. Tags: not-comparable Categories (topical): Military
    Sense id: en-hull-down-en-adj-BarAvOCv Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 51 49 Topics: government, military, politics, war
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Synonyms: in defilade [military, war, government, politics], defiladed [military, war, government, politics], hull down Related terms: hull-up [nautical, transport], turret-down [military, war, government, politics], turret down [military, war, government, politics]

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