Definition of submersible in English English dictionary
A term used primarily by some navies for nuclear submarines, termed "true submersibles", because they cannot retroactively declare that their non-nuclear submarines should be called by a different name
A very small "baby" submarine designed for specific localized missions, usually while tethered to a submarine or ship for life support and communications. Slang synonyms: midget-submarine, anchor
If something is submersible, it can go or operate under water. a submersible pump. a small vehicle that can travel under water, especially one that travels to very great depths in the ocean for scientific purposes
a warship designed to operate under water an apparatus intended for use under water capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged; "a submersible pump"; "a submergible electric frying pan
A mini-submarine that's used by scientists to go down deep into the ocean for research A famous one is the Alvin that's operated by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Woods Hole, Massachusetts
capable of being immersed in water or functioning while submerged; "a submersible pump"; "a submergible electric frying pan"
A single or multi stage submersible (operates under water) pump that can deliver from 10 gallons per minute to over 500 gallons per minute depending upon pump size required Sized from 4", 6" to 8" in diameter