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deep-sea

adj · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adj

Meaning 1

Of, related to or located in the deeper part of the sea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The oarfish is a deep-sea fish.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adj

Meaning 2

Of or related to an open sea.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

Examples

  • deep-sea fishing

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adj

Meaning 3

Of a port, able to accommodate the largest ships.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: nautical, transport

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4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • deep-sea fishing
  • deep-sea exploration

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

6 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Bulgarian: дълбоководен (dǎlbokovoden) — of or related to deeper part of sea
  • Finnish: syvänmeren- — of or related to deeper part of sea
  • Ancient Greek: βρύχιος (brúkhios) — of or related to deeper part of sea
  • Russian: глубоково́дный (glubokovódnyj) — of or related to deeper part of sea
  • Finnish: avomeri- — of or related to open sea
  • Russian: глубоково́дный (glubokovódnyj) — of or related to open sea