SUBMARINE


Meaning of SUBMARINE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ sʌbməri:n, AM -ri:n ]

( submarines)

1.

A submarine is a type of ship that can travel both above and below the surface of the sea. The abbreviation sub is also used.

...a nuclear submarine.

N-COUNT

2.

Submarine means existing below the surface of the sea. ( FORMAL )

...submarine caves.

...submarine plants.

ADJ : ADJ n

3.

A submarine sandwich is a long soft bread roll filled with a combination of things such as meat, cheese, eggs, and salad. The abbreviation sub is also used. ( AM )

N-COUNT : usu N n

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