Submarine: meaning, definitions and examples

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submarine

 

[ หˆsสŒbmษ™หŒrin ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

military vessel

A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. Submarines are often used by navies as vessels for warfare and reconnaissance, as they can remain submerged for extended periods, making them stealthy and difficult to detect.

Synonyms

submersible, u-boat, underwater boat.

Examples of usage

  • The submarine launched a torpedo at the target.
  • Nuclear submarines can stay underwater for months.
  • The military deployed several submarines in the region.
  • He served on a submarine during his naval career.

Translations

Translations of the word "submarine" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น submarino

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคจเคกเฅเคฌเฅเคฌเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช U-Boot

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kapal selam

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะฒะพะดะฝะธะน ั‡ะพะฒะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okrฤ™t podwodny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆฝœๆฐด่‰ฆ (ใ›ใ‚“ใ™ใ„ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท sous-marin

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ submarino

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท denizaltฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ž ์ˆ˜ํ•จ (์ž ์ˆ˜ํ•จ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุบูˆุงุตุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ponorka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ponorka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฝœๆฐด่‰‡ (qiรกnshuวtวng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ podmornica

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kafari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัาฏาฃะณัƒั–ั€ า›ะฐะนั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒฎแƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒ“แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™rinlik gษ™misi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ submarino

Etymology

The word 'submarine' comes from the Latin word 'submarinus', which means 'under the sea'. The prefix 'sub-' means 'under', and 'marinus' refers to 'of the sea'. The use of the term traces back to the early 17th century, where it denoted a device or vessel capable of underwater travel. The concept of underwater navigation has fascinated humanity for centuries, but it was not until the 19th century that practical submarines began to emerge. The first successful military submarine, the Confederate States Navy's H.L. Hunley, was used during the American Civil War. With advancements in technology, submarines evolved from simple wooden designs to sophisticated, streamlined vessels with advanced propulsion and weaponry. The development of nuclear-powered submarines in the mid-20th century marked a significant turning point, allowing for longer submerged operations and greater strategic capabilities.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,495 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.