Definition of "hull-down" [hull-down]

• Of a ship so far distant that only the masts and sails are visible above the horizon (adjective)
• 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. (adjective)

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• "Two days later the mood changed when they sighted a strange ship hull-down on the horizon."
• "Ensure that positions allow vehicle commanders, loaders, and/or gunners (as applicable for each vehicle) to observe the engagement area from the turret-down position and engage enemy forces from the hull-down position."
• ""The Lord knows what we may find, dear lass, And the Deuce knows what we may do - But we're back once more on the old trail, our own trail, the out trail, We're down, hull-down, on the Long Trail - the trail that is always new!""