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\ ˈdēp-ˈsē 
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\Definition of deep-sea
: of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea
deep-sea fishing
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deep-sea
adjectiveEnglish Language Learners Definition of deep-sea
: living in, relating to, or done in the deep parts of the ocean
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The first known use of deep-sea was in 1626
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