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adjective
Date: 1626
of, relating to, or occurring in the deeper parts of the sea <deep-sea fishing>
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
deep-sea
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deep-sea — adjective in the deep areas of the ocean: deep sea diving … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
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deep-sea — [dēp′sē΄] adj. in or of the deeper parts of the sea [deep sea fishing] … English World dictionary
deep-sea — ADJ: ADJ n Deep sea activities take place in the areas of the sea that are a long way from the coast. ...deep sea diving. ...a deep sea fisherman … English dictionary
deep-sea — adjective of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea deep sea fishing deep sea exploration • Similar to: ↑marine … Useful english dictionary
deep-sea — UK / US adjective in the deep areas of the sea deep sea diving … English dictionary
