semi-submersible

adjective

that can be partially submerged; usually relating to offshore drilling platforms and associated vessels.

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Meanings

adjectivesemi-submersible (not comparable)

alternative semisubmersible

  1. not comparablethat can be partially submerged; usually relating to offshore drilling platforms and associated vessels.
nounsemi-submersible (plural semi-submersibles)

plural semi-submersibles · alternative semisubmersible

  1. alternativeAlternative form of semisubmersible.

Origin

From semi- + submersible.

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APA

semi-submersible. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semi-submersible

MLA

“semi-submersible.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semi-submersible. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “semi-submersible,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semi-submersible.

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