transoceanic
adjective
trans·oce·an·ic
ˌtran(t)s-ˌō-shē-ˈa-nik 
ˌtranz-
1
: crossing or extending across the ocean
a transoceanic telephone cable
2
: lying or dwelling beyond the ocean
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And pursuing a new global accord to monitor, protect, and repair transoceanic submarine cables would allow Washington to share the burden of repairing those cables in times of crisis.
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Robert Martinage, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2015
These workers spend most of their time at sea, away from home, and face precarious situations, performing invisible and underappreciated labor; given the current transoceanic cable boom, the demand for their skills will only continue to grow.
—Longreads, 19 Apr. 2024
The full-displacement 197-footer is also outfitted for transoceanic voyages, with a plush interior ensuring comfort on long stints at sea and a ton of amenities providing endless entertainment on the water.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Catamarans tend to be associated with casual coastal cruising rather than lengthy transoceanic expeditions, but Cristiano Mariani of CMA could help change that.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
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Robert Martinage, Foreign Affairs, 1 Jan. 2015
These workers spend most of their time at sea, away from home, and face precarious situations, performing invisible and underappreciated labor; given the current transoceanic cable boom, the demand for their skills will only continue to grow.
—Longreads, 19 Apr. 2024
The full-displacement 197-footer is also outfitted for transoceanic voyages, with a plush interior ensuring comfort on long stints at sea and a ton of amenities providing endless entertainment on the water.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 16 Apr. 2024
Catamarans tend to be associated with casual coastal cruising rather than lengthy transoceanic expeditions, but Cristiano Mariani of CMA could help change that.
—Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 21 Mar. 2024
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transoceanic
adjective
trans·oce·an·ic
tran(t)s-ˌō-shē-ˈan-ik
tranz-
1
: lying or dwelling beyond the ocean
a transoceanic land
2
: crossing or extending across the ocean
a transoceanic voyage
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