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1submarine
adjective sub·ma·rine \ˈsəb-mə-ˌrēn, ˌsəb-mə-ˈ\
: located below the surface of the water ,
Full Definition of SUBMARINE
: underwater; especially : undersea <submarine plants> <submarine minerals>
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First Known Use of SUBMARINE
1648
Related to SUBMARINE
- Synonyms
- aquatic, underwater, submerged, sunken
Rhymes with SUBMARINE
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2submarine
noun
: a ship that can operate underwater
Full Definition of SUBMARINE
1
: something that functions or operates underwater; specifically : a naval vessel designed to operate underwater
2
: a large sandwich on a long split roll with any of a variety of fillings (as meatballs or cold cuts, cheese, lettuce, and tomato) —called also grinder, hero, hoagie, Italian sandwich, po'boy, sub, torpedo
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First Known Use of SUBMARINE
1703
Related to SUBMARINE
- Synonyms
- Cuban sandwich, grinder, hero, hoagie (also hoagy), Italian sandwich, po'boy (also poor boy), sub, torpedo
3submarine
verb
submarinedsubmarin·ing
Definition of SUBMARINE
transitive verb
: to attack by or as if by a submarine : attack from beneath
intransitive verb
: to dive or slide under something
First Known Use of SUBMARINE
1914
SUBMARINE Defined for Kids
submarine
noun sub·ma·rine \ˈsəb-mə-ˌrēn, ˌsəb-mə-ˈrēn\
Definition of SUBMARINE for Kids
: a naval ship designed to operate underwater
Word Root of SUBMARINE
The Latin word mare, meaning “sea,” gives us the root mar. Words from Latin mare have something to do with the sea. Something marine, such as an animal or plant, lives in the sea. A marina is a dock in the sea where boats can anchor. A submarine is a ship that operates underwater in the sea.
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