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Submarine

SUH-bmur-een

/ˈsʌbmɜːrˌiːn/

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Syllable breakdown

submarine

Dictionary meaning

Beneath the surface of the sea.

Examples

  • We witnessed submarine volcanic activity while deep sea diving.
  • The Navy was outfitted with several new submarines.

Synonyms: undersea

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