sub

• Nom désignant soit un grand sandwich préparé dans un pain allongé et croustillant, garni de viande, de fromage et d'autres ingrédients, soit un sous-marin, généralement armé de torpilles.

A noun referring to a large sandwich made from a long crusty roll filled with meats, cheese, and other ingredients, or a submersible warship typically armed with torpedoes.

1. A2informalamericanculinary

   A large sandwich made from a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheese, and various toppings like lettuce, tomato, and onion.

   Sandwich-sub

   • I ordered a turkey sub with extra cheese for lunch.
   • The deli makes the best Italian sub in town.
   • She ate half a sub and saved the rest for later.

   Synonymesgrinderherohoagieitalian sandwichtorpedowedgezeppelin

2. SubmarineB1formal

   A submersible warship, typically armed with torpedoes, used for naval operations.

   sous-marin

   • The navy deployed a nuclear-powered sub on a reconnaissance mission.
   • The crew of the sub spent months underwater.
   • Sonar detected an enemy sub approaching the fleet.

   Synonymessubmarinesubmersibleu-boat

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de remplacer quelqu'un ou quelque chose, ou de servir de remplaçant.

A verb used to indicate the act of substituting for someone or something, or to act as a replacement.

1. B2informal

   To act as a substitute for someone or something, especially in a sports team or work role.

   Remplacer (en tant que remplaçant)

   • He subbed for the injured player in the second half.
   • I subbed in for my colleague during the meeting.
   • She subbed as the lead singer for the band's tour.

   Synonymescover fordeputizefill inrelievereplacespellstand insubstituteunderstudy

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