submarine
submarine Lexical Profile
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• noun
A specialized watercraft capable of independent operation underwater, typically used for military, scientific, or exploratory purposes.
"The navy deployed a nuclear submarine to patrol the international waters."
American A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheeses, and vegetables.
"For lunch, we ordered a giant Italian submarine from the local deli."
• verb
North American To pitch a baseball with a pronounced underhand motion so that the release point is near the ground.
"The relief pitcher submarined the ball, completely baffling the batter."
To slide or slip underneath something, particularly describing a person sliding under a seatbelt during a vehicular collision.
"The crash test dummy submarined under the lap belt upon impact, revealing a flaw in the seat design."
• Rhymes for submarine
Word Origin & Etymology
Coined in the 17th century from the Latin prefix 'sub-' (under) and 'marinus' (of the sea). The noun use for the underwater vessel emerged in the late 19th century as a shortening of 'submarine boat'.
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