Submarine Definition
sŭbmə-rēn, sŭbmə-rēn
submarines
noun
submarines
A vessel that is capable of operating submerged.
American Heritage
A submarine plant or animal.
Webster's New World
A watercraft designed to operate underwater; esp., a naval warship so designed, armed with torpedoes, etc.
Webster's New World
Webster's New World
A pitch that is thrown with a low sidearm or underhand motion.
American Heritage
adjective
Being, living, used, or carried on beneath the surface of the water, esp. of the sea.
Webster's New World
Thrown with or characterized by a low sidearm or underhand motion.
A submarine-style pitcher.
American Heritage
Hidden or undisclosed.
A submarine patent.
Wiktionary
Synonyms:
verb
To attack by submarine, especially with torpedoes.
American Heritage
To knock down with a blow to the legs.
American Heritage
To pitch (a ball) with a low sidearm or underhand motion.
American Heritage
To slide, drive, or be thrown under something.
Seats designed to prevent passengers from submarining under their seat belts in a crash.
American Heritage
To ride in or serve as a crew member of a submarine.
American Heritage
Origin of Submarine
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sub- +"Ž marine
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