submersible

• Beschreibt etwas, das unter Wasser getaucht werden kann oder unter Wasser funktioniert; auch: wasserdicht bzw. druckfest für den Einsatz unter Wasser.

Describes something that is capable of being submerged or operating underwater.

1. Capable of being submergedB2formal

   Designed or able to be fully immersed in water and operate while underwater.

   Tauchfähig

   • The submersible pump is used to drain flooded basements.
   • Engineers tested the submersible drone in the ocean.
   • This submersible camera can take photos at great depths.

   Synonymesubmergibleunderwater

• Ein Fahrzeug oder Gerät, das für den Einsatz unter Wasser konstruiert ist, darunter kleine Unterseeboote sowie militärische U-Boote für Unterwasseroperationen.

A noun referring to a vehicle or apparatus designed to operate underwater, including both small underwater craft and military warships built for submerged operation.

1. Underwater vehicleB2formaltechnical

   A small watercraft designed to operate underwater, often used for research, exploration, or rescue missions.

   Unterwasserfahrzeug

   • The research team deployed a submersible to explore the deep ocean trench.
   • A remotely operated submersible captured footage of the shipwreck.
   • The submersible can dive to depths of over 6,000 meters.

   Synonymebathyscaphesubsubmarine

2. Military submarineB2formaltechnical

   A warship capable of operating completely underwater, used for naval warfare and patrols.

   U-Boot

   • The navy launched a new nuclear-powered submersible for long-range missions.
   • Submersibles are equipped with advanced sonar and torpedo systems.
   • The crew trained extensively for operations aboard the submersible.

   Synonymesubsubmarineu-boat