word
remotely operated vehicle
rih-MOHT-lee OP-uh-ray-tid VEE-ih-kul
rɪˈmoʊtli ˈɒpəreɪtɪd ˈviːɪkəlListen
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Syllable breakdown
remotelyoperatedvehicle
Dictionary meaning
an unoccupied underwater robot tethered by an umbilical cable to a surface vessel or platform, through which operators transmit control signals and receive video feeds, sensor data, and power; ROVs range from compact inspection-class systems to large work-class vehicles equipped with manipulator arms, sonar, samplers, and high-definition cameras; essential tools for deep-sea research, offshore oil and gas infrastructure maintenance, pipeline inspection, and wreck exploration
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