: something that is submersible
especially
: a usually small underwater craft used especially for deep-sea research
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Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
On June 18, 2023, five people were killed when a Titan submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions imploded during a visit to the Titanic wreck.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
However, a true, detailed mapping of the Great Blue Hole wouldn’t happen until nearly five decades later, when advancements in sonar technology and submersibles allowed for a complete digital reconstruction of the sinkhole’s interior.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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Adjective
Titan submersible:Audio of final moments before implosion released by Coast Guard
Pilots in stable condition after being underwater for a minute
The U.S. Navy told local media outlets KUSI and KGTV the plane was a Boeing EA-18G Growler.
—Jonathan Limehouse, USA TODAY, 13 Feb. 2025
On June 18, 2023, five people were killed when a Titan submersible operated by OceanGate Expeditions imploded during a visit to the Titanic wreck.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
Noun
However, some people are still likely to want to visit the crash site in person via submersibles, regardless of the risk.
—Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
However, a true, detailed mapping of the Great Blue Hole wouldn’t happen until nearly five decades later, when advancements in sonar technology and submersibles allowed for a complete digital reconstruction of the sinkhole’s interior.
—Scott Travers, Forbes.com, 30 Mar. 2025
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“Submersible.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/submersible. Accessed 4 May. 2025.
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submersible
1 of 2 adjective
sub·mers·ible
səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl 
: capable of being submerged
submersible pumps
submersible
2 of 2 noun
: something that is submersible
especially
: submarine entry 2 sense 1
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