submersible

adjective

sub·mers·ible | \ səb-ˈmər-sə-bəl

Definition of submersible

(Entry 1 of 2)

: capable of being submerged

submersible

noun

Definition of submersible (Entry 2 of 2)

: something that is submersible especially : a usually small underwater craft used especially for deep-sea research

Examples of submersible in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective

Marine scientists used a five-person submersible to learn more about the sand lance, a forage fish that is a staple of the chinook salmon diet. — Katherine Long, The Seattle Times, "In a five-person submarine, scientists in Friday Harbor unravel the mysteries of the Salish Sea," 16 Sep. 2018 That shorter list includes parts for aircraft-engine turbines, submersible electric pumps, locomotives and steam boilers. — Theo Francis, WSJ, "Caught in Trump’s Trade Fight: GE Factories in Wisconsin, South Carolina," 24 June 2018 The OnePlus 6 does not have the strong, submersible water resistance of the competition. — Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, "OnePlus 6 Review—A series of downgrades is saved by the low price," 21 May 2018 When Laborde was looking for investors for a mobile, submersible offshore-drilling rig, Charles Murphy Jr., the leader of Murphy Oil Corp., loaned him $500,000 and helped Laborde round up other investors. — Contributing Writer, NOLA.com, "He was considered the father of the offshore oil industry. Can you name him?," 16 May 2018 Boeing and Lockheed Martin recently were named finalists in the U.S. Navy’s Orca Extra-Large Unmanned Underwater vehicle project, which aims to develop big submersible drones capable of handling long-distance missions with significant payloads. — Mike Freeman, sandiegouniontribune.com, "The next frontier for defense drones may be the world's oceans," 23 Oct. 2017 The face of one of the occupants is just visible through one of the submersible round ports. — Marissa Fessenden, Smithsonian, "In the Early 20th Century, the Department of Tropical Research Was Full of Glamorous Adventure," 25 Apr. 2017 The weeklong expedition to the Andrea Doria, organized by submersible company OceanGate, was designed to collect information on the current condition of the wreck. — Kristin Romey, National Geographic, "Why an Astronaut Is Exploring the 'Mount Everest of Shipwrecks'," 14 June 2016 Buy a submersible small fountain pump with a flow control valve at most any hardware store. — The Pecks, OregonLive.com, "Adding soothing water feature to a garden can be simple, following these steps: The Pecks," 18 June 2017

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun

Police have continued searches of the lake, using submersibles to scan the bottom of the lake, over the last few days. — SI.com, "Switzerland International Florijana Ismaili's Body Recovered After Swimming Accident in Italy," 2 July 2019 The name was given to a small submersible aboard the ship instead. — Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, "Hey! Boaty McBoatFace made a real climate discovery! Unmanned sub sends valuable data," 20 June 2019 Water Wise’s specialty is installing submersible equipment, including booster pumps, pressure systems and water storage tanks. — Karly Ewing, Ramona Sentinel, "Business Spotlight: Water Wise Well Service pumped about growth," 10 June 2019 As the surveys ended and the currents became too strong to fight, the surface vessel ordered our submersible to return to the surface. — David Keyton, The Seattle Times, "Off the Seychelles, a dive into a never-seen landscape," 13 Apr. 2019 The submersible has a bulbous viewing window on the front, and can hold five people and dive about 500 meters, or 1,640 feet — one-and-a-half times as deep as the Columbia Center, Seattle’s tallest building, is high. — Katherine Long, The Seattle Times, "In a five-person submarine, scientists in Friday Harbor unravel the mysteries of the Salish Sea," 16 Sep. 2018 With two helicopters, a submersible, and custom features built to navigate the farthest reaches of the planet, the vessel is well equipped for adventure. — Klara Glowczewska, Town & Country, "The Best Places to Travel in 2019," 7 Dec. 2018 Picture a school of small submersibles that can communicate with each other and sink an enemy ship. — Seth Cropsey, WSJ, "How to Win a Cold War With Beijing," 25 Oct. 2018 Maersk Drilling—which operates a fleet of 23 jackup rigs, drillships and semi-submersibles—was put on the block two years ago when Maersk set out to transform itself from a sprawling conglomerate into a container logistics firm. — Costas Paris, WSJ, "Maersk to Spin Off Drilling Unit as Breakup Plan Moves Forward," 17 Aug. 2018

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