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Submarine

Meaning in military & defence, with examples

/ˌsʌbməˈriːn/nounCommon term

In military & defence, submarine means: A warship that can travel and operate under water for long periods, used for surveillance, protecting sea routes and other naval tasks.

In Turkish: denizaltı

How it is used

Informally 'sub'. Submarines dive and surface; members of the crew are submariners. Phrases: submarine crew, submarine base, diesel-electric submarine, nuclear-powered submarine.

Example sentences

  1. Life on a submarine requires careful planning of food and space.

  2. The submarine took part in a search and rescue exercise.

Common collocations

  • submarine crew
  • submarine base
  • diesel-electric submarine
  • nuclear-powered submarine
  • warshipA ship built and equipped for military use and operated by a navy, as opposed to a merchant or other civilian ship.
  • navyThe branch of the armed forces that operates at sea, with its warships, submarines, naval aircraft and the people who serve in them.
  • frigateA medium-sized warship designed for several roles, especially protecting other ships, patrolling sea areas and taking part in multinational naval tasks.
  • baseA place with buildings and facilities where military units live, train and keep their equipment, and from which they operate.

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