"Bangalore torpedo" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Bangalore torpedoes [plural], Bangalore torpedos [plural]
Etymology: From having been invented by a Royal Engineers captain while stationed in the city of Bangalore in 1912. Head templates: {{en-noun|es|s}} Bangalore torpedo (plural Bangalore torpedoes or Bangalore torpedos)
  1. (military) 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. Wikipedia link: Bangalore torpedo Categories (topical): Military Synonyms: Bangalore, Bangalore mine, banger, pole charge
    Sense id: en-Bangalore_torpedo-en-noun-q2qcJyLK Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: government, military, politics, war

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