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submarine

Pronunciation
Noun A1 Beginner

Quick answer

A ship that can travel both on the surface and underwater.

"The submarine dived beneath the waves to avoid being seen."

Usage notes

In American English, a submarine sandwich (or "sub") is a long filled sandwich, an unrelated meaning.

Test yourself

Which word fits the gap? "The _____ dived beneath the waves to avoid being seen."

Answer: submarine

In your own words, what does "submarine" mean?

A ship that can travel both on the surface and underwater.

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