underwater

[US]/ˌʌndəˈwɔːtə(r)/
[UK]/ˌʌndərˈwɔːtər/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. below the surface of the water; designed for use underwater; carried out underwater
adv. beneath the surface of the water; in the water.

Phrases & Collocations

underwater explosion

underwater concrete

underwater sound

underwater robot

underwater camera

underwater swimming

underwater engineering

Example Sentences

the famous underwater sequence.

The ship was underwater when they reached her.

A four-joint flexible underwater pisciform propulsion system is developed and the control flow chart is presented.

Still, she swam the lastfew meters underwater and surfaced in the shadows of a cutbank beforeturning and looking back.

The undulatory biomimetic propulsor is a new underwater propulsor which emulates the swimming mode of Gymnarchus Niloticus.

Photo Gallery: Underwater Landscapes Schools of silversides swim with a diver off western Grand Cayman.

Dahn line From a surface buoy a vertical drop line is positioned alongside underwater pinnacles in depths to 2,500 m.

BENJI AT MARINELAND follows the emotive pup underwater as he communes with barracudas, dolphins, fish, and assorted other sea friends.

S tuart Little II. It is being written as we speak. I just hope that they keep the underwater scenes to a minimum thistime... I hate getting soaked.

Real-world Examples

But the bubble must stay underwater without floating away.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

She said, " They must be cold and scared, deep underwater."

Source: Slow American English

They then walk around and perform various tasks while entirely underwater.

Source: Graphic Information Show

He said there are new homes nearby that are " underwater."

Source: This month VOA Special English

When it rows, the beetle can move around with these underwater.

Source: Insect Kingdom Season 2 (Original Soundtrack Version)

A major portion of the movie takes place underwater.

Source: TED Talks (Audio Version) April 2016 Compilation

Below the ice the Tang Monk struggled as the demon carried him deep underwater.

Source: Journey to the West

One place these pioneering organisms may have emerged is at hydrothermal vents, deep underwater.

Source: Science in 60 Seconds Listening Collection June 2016

Most left-handers draw figures facing to the right and they usually see better underwater.

Source: World Holidays

If things get scarce underwater, the rodents and even birds are added to the menu.

Source: Nordic Wild Style Chronicles

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