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SUBMERGIBLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does submergible mean?
• SUBMERGIBLE (adjective)
The adjective SUBMERGIBLE has 1 sense:
1. capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged
Familiarity information: SUBMERGIBLE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged
Synonyms:
submergible; submersible
Context example:
a submergible electric frying pan
Derivation:
submerge (fill or cover completely, usually with water)
submerge (put under water)
submerge (sink below the surface; go under or as if under water)
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