Seabed: meaning, definitions and examples

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seabed

[ ˈsiːˌbɛd ]

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underwater

The seabed is the bottom of the ocean or a lake.

Synonyms

lake bottom, ocean floor

Examples of usage

The divers explored the seabed looking for sunken treasure.
The submarine glided silently along the seabed, observing the marine life below.

Translations

Translations of the word "seabed" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fundo do mar

🇮🇳 समुद्र तल

🇩🇪 Meeresboden

🇮🇩 dasar laut

🇺🇦 морське дно

🇵🇱 dno morskie

🇯🇵 海底 (かいてい)

🇫🇷 fond marin

🇪🇸 fondo marino

🇹🇷 deniz tabanı

🇰🇷 해저

🇸🇦 قاع البحر

🇨🇿 mořské dno

🇸🇰 morské dno

🇨🇳 海底 (hǎidǐ)

🇸🇮 morsko dno

🇮🇸 hafsbotn

🇰🇿 теңіз түбі

🇬🇪 ზღვის ფსკერი

🇦🇿 dəniz dibi

🇲🇽 fondo marino

Word origin

The word 'seabed' originated in the early 19th century, formed by combining 'sea' and 'bed'. It refers to the bottom surface of a sea or ocean. The seabed plays a crucial role in marine ecosystems, providing habitats for diverse species of marine life. Exploring the seabed through technologies like sonar and underwater cameras has greatly expanded our understanding of the underwater world.