submersible
1 of 2noun/səbˈmɝsəbəl/
Forms:submersibles
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a specialized underwater vehicle designed to operate and navigate beneath the surface of water, typically used for exploration, research, or marine activities
- The researchers used a submersible to explore the deep-sea vents.
- The submarine is a type of submersible used by the navy for underwater missions.
- Oceanographers deployed a submersible to study marine life in the abyssal zone.
- The underwater archaeologists discovered a shipwreck using a remote-controlled submersible.
- The company developed a new submersible for offshore oil exploration in deep waters.