noun Download 🔗Share A small nonmilitary, non-nuclear submarine for exploration. Examples : "The marine biologists used a submersible to explore the coral reefs deep underwater. " technology nautical vehicle ocean machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A retroactive term used for non-nuclear submarines; nuclear submarines are termed "true submarines". Examples : "Because it lacked a nuclear reactor, the research vessel was classified as a submersible, not a true submarine. " nautical military vehicle technology Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A term used primarily by some navies for nuclear submarines, termed "true submersibles", because they cannot retroactively declare that their non-nuclear submarines should be called by a different name. Examples : "The navy's new submersible is a cutting-edge nuclear submarine. " military nautical vehicle technology war Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A very small "baby" submarine designed for specific localized missions, usually while tethered to a submarine or ship for life support and communications. Slang synonyms: midget-submarine, anchor. Examples : "The research team lowered the submersible from the ship to explore the underwater volcano. " nautical vehicle military technology ocean machine device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective Download 🔗Share Able to be submerged. Examples : "The research team used a submersible drone to explore the underwater cave. " nautical technology vehicle Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading