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submersible
[suhb-mur-suh-buhl]
noun
a ship capable of submerging and operating under water; submarine.
a device designed for underwater work or exploration, as a bathyscaphe or diving bell.
submersible
/ səbˈmɜːdʒɪbəl, səbˈmɜːsəbəl /
adjective
able to be submerged
capable of operating under water, etc
noun
a vessel designed to operate under water for short periods
a submarine taking one or more men that is designed and equipped to carry out work in deep water below the levels at which divers can work
Other Word Forms
- submersibility noun
- nonsubmersible adjective
- unsubmersible adjective
- ܲˌˈٲ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of submersible1
Example Sentences
The moment that Oceangate's Titan submersible was lost has been revealed in footage recorded on the sub's support ship.
Because the wreck is so large and lies in the gloom of the deep, exploring it with submersibles only shows tantalising snapshots.
As well as surveillance equipment the ship can operate submersible drones capable of reaching the ocean floor.
In 2023, after the submersible Titan was lost at sea en route to the Titanic, Polymarket asked: “Will the missing submarine be found by June 23?”
The crew from Romeo’s company, Deep Sea Vision, had piloted their state-of-the-art submersible closer to the possible wreckage.
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