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Old 06-27-07, 09:46 AM   #7
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Originally Posted by Tobus
What's a cunningtower? Sounds like something one would do with his/her girlfriend, not with a u-boat.
To put an end to this joke:

cunningtower = conning tower

[A conning tower is a raised platform on a ship or submarine, often armored, from which an officer can con the vessel; i.e., give directions to the helmsman. It is usually located as high on the ship as practical, to give the conning team good visibility.] Wikipedia
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