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Definition of submarining - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
automotive safetyTECH. sliding forward under a seat beltTECH.
- Submarining can occur during a sudden stop.
2.
- He was submarining her for months.
3.
naval serviceTECH. operating or serving on a submarineTECH.
- His career in submarining spanned over two decades.
Adjective
1.
unexpectedRare tending to strike unexpectedly like a submarineRare
- His submarining tactics caught everyone off guard.
2.
underwaterRare existing or operating below the surfaceRare
- The submarining cables were hard to detect.
Origin of submarining
Latin, sub (under) + marinus (of the sea)
Examples of submarining in a sentence
Submarining is a risk in older car models. Submarining can be confusing and hurtful in relationships. She realized he was submarining when he texted after weeks of silence. Submarining requires specialized training and skills. He wrote a book about the history of submarining. Her submarining approach to negotiations surprised the board.
The submarining nature of his comments left the audience stunned. The submarining equipment was crucial for the mission. The submarining vehicles moved silently beneath the waves.
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- French:sous-marinage, inattendu, ...
- German:Submarining, überraschend, ...
- Italian:scivolamento sotto la cintura di sicurezza, a sorpresa, ...
- Spanish:submarinaje, inesperado, ...
- Portuguese:deslizamento por baixo do cinto, surpreendente, ...
- Chinese:滑带, 出其不意的, ...
- Japanese:サブマリニング, 不意打ちの, ...
- Arabic:الانْزِلاق تَحْت حِزَام الأَمَان, مُفَاجِئ, ...
- Hebrew:הַחְלָקָה מִתַּחַת לַחֲגוֹרֶת בִּטָּחוֹן, מְתַקְּפִי בְּהַפְתָּעָה, ...
- Russian:скольжение, неожиданный, ...
- Ukrainian:піднирювання, несподіваний, ...
- Hindi:सबमरीनिंग, अचानक, ...
Definition of submarine - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
underwater locationTECH. located or operating below the surface of the seaTECH.
- The submarine cable was damaged by the anchor..
2.
related to submarinesTECH. pertaining to submarines or their operationTECH.
- He specializes in submarine warfare tactics..
3.
secretRare hidden or undisclosedRare
- The submarine motives were revealed later.
4.
baseballTECH. US of a pitch, thrown with hand lower than elbowTECH. US
- He mastered the submarine pitch technique.
Noun
1.
- I ordered a submarine with turkey and cheese for lunch.
2.
marineTECH. vessel designed for underwater navigationTECH.
- The navy deployed a submarine for the mission.
3.
baseballTECH. US pitch thrown with an underhand motionTECH. US
- He struck out the batter with a submarine pitch.
Verb
1.
warfaretr. torpedo or destroy with a sudden sneak attacktr.
- The company submarined its competitor with a surprise product launch.
2.
marineintr. Rare sink or submerge oneselfintr. Rare
- She submarined into the pool with a graceful dive.
Images of submarine
long sandwich with various fillings 
vessel designed for underwater navigation
Expressions with submarine
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large sandwich on a long roll with meats, cheese, vegetables
I ordered a submarine sandwich for lunch.
sandwich with pizza toppings in a long roll
I ordered a pizza submarine sandwich for lunch.
submarine powered by nuclear energy
The nuclear submarine remained submerged for months without refueling.
earthquake occurring beneath the ocean floor
The submarine earthquake triggered a massive tsunami.
submarine using nuclear energy for propulsion
The navy deployed a nuclear-powered submarine for the mission.
very small submarine used for special missions or attacks
The navy deployed a midget submarine for the covert operation.
pitch thrown with an underhand motion
The pitcher threw a submarine ball to confuse the batter.
military place where submarines are kept, repaired and sent on missions
The fleet returned to the submarine base after completing the training exercise.
insulated wire system laid on the seabed to carry signals or power
The new submarine cable will greatly increase international internet capacity.
small fast naval vessel for antisubmarine warfare
The submarine chaser detected the enemy submarine quickly.
baseball pitch delivered with the hand below the level of the knee
The pitcher's submarine pitch confused the batter..
military fighting at sea carried out mainly by underwater boats called submarines
Submarine warfare changed how countries protected their trade ships during the war.
Origin of submarine
Latin, sub (under) + marinus (of the sea)
Examples of submarine in a sentence
They installed a submarine pipeline for oil transport. The submarine fleet was on high alert. They conducted submarine operations in the Arctic. The submarine agenda was kept from the public. Her submarine intentions were not apparent at first. The pitcher threw a submarine pitch to confuse the batter.
His submarine delivery made it hard for hitters to predict the ball. She packed a submarine for the picnic. The deli offers a submarine with a variety of fillings. The submarine silently patrolled the ocean depths. Scientists explored the sea floor using a submarine. The pitcher is known for his submarine delivery. Fans cheered as he threw a perfect submarine. They submarined the enemy's defenses at dawn. The fleet submarined the harbor under the cover of night. He submarined to the bottom of the lake to retrieve the lost item. The diver submarined quickly to avoid the approaching boat.
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- French:sous-marin, sandwich, ...
- German:unter Wasser, Sub, ...
- Italian:sottomarino, panino, ...
- Spanish:submarino, bocadillo, ...
- Portuguese:submarino, arremesso submarino, ...
- Chinese:海底的, 潜艇堡, ...
- Japanese:海底の, サブマリン, ...
- Arabic:تَحْتَ المَاءِ, شَطيرَةٌ طَويلَة, ...
- Hebrew:תַּת־יָמִי, כְּרִיךְ צוֹלֶלֶת, ...
- Russian:подводный, субмарина, ...
- Ukrainian:підводний, субмарина, ...
- Hindi:समुद्रतलीय, लंबा सैंडविच, ...
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