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Meaning of "submarine" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUBMARINE

submarine  [ˈsʌbməˌriːn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUBMARINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Submarine is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES SUBMARINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

submarine

Submarine

A submarine is a watercraft capable of independent operation underwater. It differs from a submersible, which has more limited underwater capability. The term most commonly refers to a large, crewed, autonomous vessel. It is also sometimes used historically or colloquially to refer to remotely operated vehicles and robots, as well as medium-sized or smaller vessels, such as the midget submarine and the wet sub. Used as an adjective in phrases such as submarine cable, "submarine" means "under the sea". The noun submarine evolved as a shortened form of submarine boat. For reasons of naval tradition, submarines are usually referred to as "boats" rather than as "ships", regardless of their size. Although experimental submarines had been built before, submarine design took off during the 19th century, and they were adopted by several navies. Submarines were first widely used during World War I, and now figure in many navies large and small.

Definition of submarine in the English dictionary

The first definition of submarine in the dictionary is a vessel, esp one designed for warfare, capable of operating for protracted periods below the surface of the sea Often shortened to: sub. Other definition of submarine is of or relating to a submarine. Submarine is also occurring or situated below the surface of the sea.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUBMARINE


aegirine
ˈiːdʒɪˌriːn
alizarine
əˈlɪzəˌriːn
balzarine
ˈbælzəˌriːn
berberine
ˈbɜːbəˌriːn
buckminsterfullerene
ˌbʌkmɪnstəˈfʊləˌriːn
butterine
ˈbʌtəˌriːn
cadaverine
kəˈdævəˌriːn
cinnabarine
ˈsɪnəbəˌriːn
curarine
ˈkjʊərəˌriːn
fullerene
ˈfʊləˌriːn
Gadarene
ˈɡædəˌriːn
green
ɡriːn
gregarine
ˈɡrɛɡəˌriːn
nitroglycerine
ˌnaɪtrəʊˈɡlɪsəˌriːn
papaverine
pəˈpeɪvəˌriːn
pelerine
ˈpɛləˌriːn
polverine
ˈpɒlvəˌriːn
sapphirine
ˈsæfəˌriːn
trinitroglycerine
traɪˌnaɪtrəʊˈɡlɪsəˌriːn
wolverine
ˈwʊlvəˌriːn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUBMARINE

subman
submanager
submandibular
submarginal
submarginally
submarine chaser
submarine pen
submarine sandwich
submariner
submarket
submatrix
submaxillary
submaxillary gland
submaximal
submediant
submental
submentum
submerge
submerged
submerged arc welding

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUBMARINE

antisubmarine
aquamarine
Catherine
dead marine
estuarine
Katharine
larine
margarine
mazarine
mercantile marine
merchant marine
muscarine
narine
nectarine
nuclear submarine
oleomargarine
saccharine
soft margarine
stearine
transmarine
ultramarine

Synonyms and antonyms of submarine in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «submarine» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUBMARINE

Find out the translation of submarine to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of submarine from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «submarine» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

潜水艇
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

submarino
570 millions of speakers

English

submarine
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

पनडुब्बी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

غَوَّاصَة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подводная лодка
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

submarino
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ডুবোজাহাজ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

sous-marin
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kapal selam
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

U-Boot
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

潜水艦
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

잠수함
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Submarine
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tàu ngầm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நீர்மூழ்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाणबुडी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

denizaltı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

sottomarino
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

okręt podwodny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

підводний човен
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

submarin
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υποβρύχιο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

ondersese
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

u-båt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

u-båt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of submarine

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBMARINE»

The term «submarine» is very widely used and occupies the 17.207 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUBMARINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «submarine» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «submarine» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about submarine

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUBMARINE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word submarine.
1
Kathryn Bigelow
Our film examines the heroism, courage and prowess of the Soviet submarine force in ways never seen before.
2
Dan Brown
For me, a good thriller must teach me something about the real world. Thrillers like 'Coma,' 'The Hunt for Red October' and 'The Firm' all captivated me by providing glimpses into realms about which I knew very little - medical science, submarine technology and the law.
3
Laurel Clark
If you're trying to get someone who's sick with a fever off of a submarine and it's cold and raining outside, the only way in and out of a submarine, generally, is through a fairly narrow hatch.
4
Michael Dell
If you think about computing, there isn't just one way to compute, just like there's not just one way to move around. You can have shoes, you can have a car, you can have a bicycle, submarine, rocket, plane, train, glider, whatever. Because you have one doesn't mean you get rid of another one... But PCs continue to be important.
5
Edsger Dijkstra
The question of whether a computer can think is no more interesting than the question of whether a submarine can swim.
6
Greg van Eekhout
In high school, I stole a six-foot submarine sandwich from a banquet room in front of several hundred people. I did it because I was in marching band, and we were promised food if we played, and they broke their promise. It was my first and only heist, motivated by justice and hunger.
7
J. William Fulbright
In the long course of history, having people who understand your thought is much greater security than another submarine.
8
Wilson Greatbatch
This is no job for a UN committee. It needs the same kind of unwavering dedication and the kinds of people that got us the first nuclear submarine and the first man on the moon.
9
Johnathon Schaech
'Phantom' follows some of the best submarine cold-war films made. There's just so much tension, I can't even describe it - you have to see it.
10
Jessy Schram
When you're on a submarine you're usually underwater for months at a time, and you don't get to Skype or make phone calls. When you get messages, they're maybe two sentences. They're very short.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUBMARINE»

Discover the use of submarine in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to submarine and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Submarine: A Guided Tour Inside a Nuclear Warship
Submarine includes: Exclusive photographs, illustrations, and diagrams Mock war scenarios and weapons launch procedures An inside look at life on board, from captain to crew, from training exercises to operations The fascinating history and ...
Tom Clancy, John Gresham, 2003
2
Submarine
Meanwhile, he is also trying to lose his virginity - before he turns sixteeen - to his pyromaniac girlfriend Jordana. Will Oliver succeed in either aim? Submerge yourself in Submarine and find out . . .
Joe Dunthorne, 2011
3
Submarine
Submarine' is almost certainly the first book to bring together eye-witness accounts from almost every navy that deployed submarines in WW2, and it is far more than an account of WW2 missions.
Jean Hood, 2009
4
Submarine Power Cables: Design, Installation, Repair, ...
Still, in most textbooks on electrical power systems, information on submarine cables is scarce. This book is closing the gap. Different species of submarine power cables and their application are explained.
Thomas Worzyk, 2009
5
The Collins Class Submarine Story: Steel, Spies and Spin
This book examines the most expensive and controversial project ever undertaken by the Australian Defence Force.
Peter Yule, Derek Woolner, 2008
6
Submarine
Come aboard a submarine and explore!
Jeni Kocher Zerphy, 2006
7
United States Submarine Operations in World War II.
The complete and dramatic story of how the U.S. Navy's "Silent Service" helped win the most extensive undersea war in history.
Theodore Roscoe, Richard G. Voge, 1949
8
Concepts in Submarine Design
This book shows how the engineering and architectural aspects of submarine design relate to each other, and describes the operational performance required of a vessel.
Roy Burcher, Louis J. Rydill, 1995
9
SSN: A Strategy Guide to Submarine Warfare
The "forgotten Clancy novel," SSN is a complete submarine warfare novel with maps, photos, and a special interview with Tom Clancy and former submarine commander Doug Littlejohns
Tom Clancy, 2000
10
Submarine!
For an authentic account of what went on under the waves, this book remains one of the very best.
Edward L. Beach, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUBMARINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term submarine is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Why China's Submarine Force Still Lags Behind
China is fielding an impressive fleet of conventional and nuclear submarines. According to the Pentagon's Office of Naval Intelligence, the People's Liberation ... «The Diplomat, May 15»
2
North Korea Submarine Missile Footage Isn't Real, US Admiral Says
SEOUL, South Korea - Photos showing a North Korean missile launched from a submarine were manipulated by state propagandists, a top U.S. military official ... «NBCNews.com, May 15»
3
Trident submarine whistleblower to turn himself in to police
The naval service operates its submarine fleet under the most stringent safety regime and submarines do not go to sea unless they are completely safe to do so. «The Guardian, May 15»
4
Pyongyang's Submarine Missile Launch
North Korea's test of a submarine-launched ballistic missile announced Saturday was not entirely a surprise. The rogue state makes its own version of the ... «Wall Street Journal, May 15»
5
Russian nuclear submarine catches fire at shipyard
The submarine was the Oscar class K-266 Orel (Eagle), a similar vessel to the Kursk, which sank in the Barents Sea in 2000, claiming the lives of 118 men. «Telegraph.co.uk, Apr 15»
6
Secrecy ... The Japanese are refusing to share vital information …
He said Australia wanted the best possible submarines at the best possible price ... Stealth is a submarine's greatest weapon and the Soryu is thought to be the ... «NEWS.com.au, Feb 15»
7
Navy investigating if female officers were secretly recorded on …
The Navy is investigating reports that some of the first women ever assigned to a Navy submarine were secretly recorded on video while showering, a Navy ... «Washington Post, Dec 14»
8
Sweden releases sonar image confirming 'foreign submarine'
Sweden has released a sonar image it says is proof that a foreign submarine entered its waters in October. The grainy image shows underwater tracks allegedly ... «BBC News, Nov 14»
9
Sweden calls off hunt for submarine
Before the submarine hunt, the government had agreed to implement the recommendations of a cross-party parliamentary committee to increase defence ... «The Guardian, Oct 14»
10
Why would a Russian submarine enter Swedish waters?
It might be embarrassing to get caught, but it would be far from surprising to find a Russian submarine servicing underwater spy equipment, perhaps installed ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Oct 14»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Submarine [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/submarine>. Apr 2024 ».
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