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seabed

American  
[see-bed] / ˈsiˌbɛd /

noun

  1. seafloor.


Etymology

Origin of seabed

First recorded in 1830–40; sea + bed

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Others suggested it resulted from volcanic processes that caused part of the seabed to collapse.

From Science Daily Jun. 30, 2026

It involves dragging heavy gear along the seabed to scoop up scallops which bury themselves in the mud.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

It will use one of its ships to drop boulders onto the seabed creating physical barriers to restrict access.

From BBC Jun. 22, 2026

Like endless, dormant serpents, the colossal concrete casing of the pipelines stretched along the seabed.

From The Wall Street Journal Jun. 12, 2026

There was still a dusting of poison tide on the seabed and all along the coast.

From "The Wild Robot Protects" by Peter Brown

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