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deepwater

American  
[deep-waw-ter, -wot-er] / ˈdipˈwɔ tər, -ˈwɒt ər /

adjective

  1. having, requiring, or operating in deep water.

    deepwater shipping; deepwater drilling for oil.


Etymology

Origin of deepwater

First recorded in 1785–95; deep + water

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SLB went on to say it anticipates more investments in short-cycle projects in North America and Latin America as well as long-cycle developments, particularly in deepwater offshore markets.

From MarketWatch Apr. 24, 2026

In the early 2000s, Moshiri told the Journal, he accompanied Chávez to visit the site of a planned deepwater port in northeastern Venezuela, to bring offshore gas into the country.

From The Wall Street Journal Mar. 15, 2026

As their name suggests, deepwater tilefish are found at extreme depths, with some species being found as deep as 600m below the surface.

From BBC Feb. 11, 2025

The plan centers on a series of projects, including a deepwater port, a desalination plant, an online health care service and a transportation corridor connecting Gaza with the West Bank.

From New York Times Apr. 28, 2024

She could barely thrash her way through a few strokes, forget passing the deepwater test necessary to go off the diving boards that towered at the end of the right dock.

From "The Miseducation of Cameron Post" by emily m. danforth

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