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submersible Definition

sub·mers·ible (səb mʉrsə bəl)

adjective

that can function while submerged

noun

a vessel designed to operate under water; esp., a submarine

submersible Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • man: Longer term studies have used repeat visits by remotely operated vehicles and manned submersibles.
  • use: Divers could be sent down, robot submersibles used to investigate and samples dredged from surface boats.

Adjective modifier

  • deep: The largest workspaces on the ship are dedicated to supporting the two MIR deep diving submersibles which were introduced to the vessel in 1987.
  • small: Dr. Adrian Porch, Cardiff University 3 1st May 2006 Swims like a fish ( Biomimetic propulsion for small submersible ).
  • unmanned: Autosub is an unmanned, untethered submersible, programmed to carry out missions without communication from the surface.
  • Russian: It took about five hours to cut the Russian submersible free.
  • deep-diving: Van Dover proposes that scientists disinfect their deep-diving submersibles and equipment between dives to prevent the spread of the disease.

Modifies a noun

  • pump: We bought a submersible pump to empty the bath on to the garden or into a bin to be used later.
  • vehicle: Tho the first submersible vehicles were tools for exploring under water, it did not take long for inventors to recognize their military potential.
  • gage: Each diver must have a certification card, a submersible pressure gage and a BC jacket.
  • cable: Submersible cables, connectors, splices & penetrators are available as accessories for all applications.
  • ship: His dying wish is to be buried at sea in his submersible ship, and in turn destroying the last remnant of his discoveries.
  • system: Mr Stewart specializes in the operations and service of submersible systems, and is a member of the Society of Petroleum Engineers.

Modifying Another Word

  • fully: The light is fully submersible, therefore it can be placed in any area of the aquarium.
  • even: The tubes are very rugged and fully waterproof - even submersible!
  • not: Did we also mention not to leave your camera in your tent if it's not submersible?

Noun used with modifier

  • research: They visit deep ocean volcanoes in research submersibles reaching depths four times greater than the most advanced submarines.
  • steel: Finally, a reliable stainless steel submersible pump, powered by electricity, solar power or wind, is lowered into the borehole.
  • robot: Divers could be sent down, robot submersibles used to investigate and samples dredged from surface boats.
  • rescue: Perry Slingsby LR5 rescue submersible The LR5 rescue submersible has an advanced composite pressure hull.