submarine

• Diz-se do que existe, funciona ou está situado abaixo da superfície do mar. Também se refere a algo relacionado a submarinos ou que vive no fundo do mar.

Describes something that exists, operates, or is situated beneath the surface of the sea.

1. UnderwaterB2formal

   Existing, occurring, or used beneath the surface of the sea.

   Submarino

   • Submarine volcanoes can erupt on the ocean floor.
   • The team studied submarine life in the deep trench.
   • Submarine cables carry internet data across the ocean.

   Sinônimosdeep-seamarinesubmergedunderseaunderwater

• Substantivo que designa um navio de guerra capaz de navegar debaixo d'água, geralmente armado com torpedos, ou um sanduíche grande feito com um pão comprido e crocante recheado com carne, queijo e diversos acompanhamentos.

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

1. B1formal

   A submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes and designed for underwater operations.

   Submarino

   • The submarine silently patrolled the ocean depths.
   • Naval forces deployed a nuclear-powered submarine.
   • The crew of the submarine trained for months before their mission.

   Sinônimossubu-boat

2. A2informalamericanculinary

   A large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats, cheese, and various condiments and vegetables.

   Sanduíche submarino

   • I ordered a submarine sandwich with turkey and Swiss cheese.
   • The deli makes the best submarine in town.
   • She added lettuce, tomato, and onions to her submarine.

   Sinônimosgrinderherohoagiesubtorpedowedge

• Verbo que significa atacar ou afundar um navio com um submarino, ou mover-se e agir debaixo d'água.

A verb meaning to attack or sink a ship using a submarine, or to move or operate underwater.

1. Move forward or under in a sliding motionB2informalsport

   To slide or move forward and under something, often in a stealthy or low-profile manner.

   Passar por baixo

   • The player submarined under the defender to reach the ball.
   • He submarined through the narrow gap in the fence.
   • The car submarined under the truck during the accident.

   Sinônimoscreepdiveduckglidesidleslideslipsneakstealsubmerge

2. Throw with an underhand motionB2informalamericansport

   To throw a ball or object with an underhand motion, typically in sports like baseball or softball.

   Arremessar por baixo

   • The pitcher submarined the ball to the batter.
   • She submarined the softball across the field.
   • He submarined the grenade into the bunker.

   Sinônimosfliplobtoss

3. Bring down with a blow to the legsB2informalamericansport

   To tackle or bring someone down by hitting their legs, often in sports like football or rugby.

   Derrubar com golpe nas pernas

   • The linebacker submarined the running back, taking him down hard.
   • He submarined the opponent to stop the play.
   • The defender submarined the striker just before the goal.

   Sinônimoscut downtackletake downtripundercut

4. Control a submarineC1formaltechnical

   To operate or navigate a submarine underwater.

   Comandar submarino

   • The captain submarined the vessel through the deep ocean.
   • He learned to submarine during his naval training.
   • They submarined silently beneath the enemy fleet.

5. Attack by submarineC1formalpolitical

   To attack a target using a submarine, typically in a military context.

   Atacar com submarino

   • The navy submarined the enemy convoy during the war.
   • They submarined the supply ship without warning.
   • The fleet was submarined by an unseen threat.

   Sinônimostorpedo