U-boat

Meaning

Noun

  • Any German submarine of the First or Second World War, or any Austro-Hungarian submarine of the First World War.
  • A narrow, utility cart with tall handles on both ends that is used to carry loads of retail products to be sold, so named because its shape is roughly that of a capital U.
  • Nickname given to the General Electric Universal Series diesel-electric locomotives

Origin

  • Partial .

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