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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
semisubmersible en · ADJ
Etymology
From semi- + submersible.
Meanings
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(alt-of, alternative, not-comparable) Alternative form of semi-submersible.
Forms
semisubmersible en · NOUN
Etymology
From semi- + submersible.
Meanings
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A specialised marine vessel with good stability and seakeeping characteristics, often used in offshore roles such as oil drilling.
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A tourist vessel that rides low in the water, with the majority of the vehicle submerged, with underwater windows.
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A low-freeboard vessel, capable of being incidentally submerged, with the majority of the hull located underwater.
Forms
Synonyms
semisub