Submarine

/ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Meaning & Definition

noun

A watercraft capable of independent operation underwater.

The navy deployed a new submarine to patrol the ocean's depths.

A sandwich consisting of a long roll filled with various ingredients.

I ordered a turkey and cheese submarine for lunch.

adjective

Having the ability to operate underwater.

The submarine research vessel was equipped with advanced sonar technology.

From the Latin 'submarinus', meaning 'under the sea'.

to go underwater in a submarine

To submerge a submarine for operational stealth.

submarine sandwich

A long sandwich filled with ingredients like meats and vegetables.

submersible

A vehicle designed to operate underwater.

torpedo

A self-propelled explosive weapon used by submarines.

A sub sandwich.

I grabbed a sub from the deli for lunch, it's a classic submarine!

To submerge something.

We need to submarine the situation until we can evaluate it further.