Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

U-boat

Noun

/ˈjuːˌboʊt/

Definition

A U-boat is a German submarine, especially one that was used during World War I and World War II.

Examples

The U-boat attacked under the cover of darkness.
Many U-boats were sunk during the Battle of the Atlantic.
Historically, U-boats played a significant role in the naval strategies of Germany.

Meaning

The term ‘U-boat’ originated from the German word ‘Unterseeboot’, meaning ‘undersea boat’. U-boats were primarily used for naval warfare, particularly to disrupt merchant shipping and military vessels.