Meaning of DEEP-SEA
| Pronunciation: | | deep see
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| | Definition: | | [adj] of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea; "deep-sea fishing"; "deep-sea exploration" |
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| | Synonyms: | | sea(a) |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Deep"-sea`\, a.
Of or pertaining to the deeper parts of the sea; as, a
deep-sea line (i. e., a line to take soundings at a great
depth); deep-sea lead; deep-sea soundings, explorations, etc.
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| | Related Terms: | | abyssal, aquatic, balneal, Bassalian, bathyal, bathybic, bathymetric, bathyorographical, bathypelagic, bathysmal, benthal, benthonic, benthopelagic, blue-water, deep-water, estuarine, grallatorial, hydrographic, littoral, marine, maritime, natant, natatorial, natatory, nautical, oceanic, oceanographic, pelagic, seashore, shore, swimming, terriginous, thalassic, tidal, water-dwelling, water-growing, water-living, water-loving |
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