seabed

[see-bed]

noun

1. seafloor.

Word History and Origins

Origin of seabed¹

First recorded in 1830–40; sea + bed

Example Sentences

Tiebacks have historically been used for small remote extensions to existing oil and gas fields which geologically stray into currently unlicenced areas of seabed.

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This included mapping the seabed with sonar arrays and dredging up sediment samples, said the authority.

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The authors believe it could be the first modern example of a process where the front of a glacier resting on the seabed rapidly destabilises.

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The "diving center" would connect to the underwater base, which would be anchored to the seabed to protect the overall habitat from waves and storms.

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All appear free from the layer of phytoplankton detritus covering the nearby seabed -- a sharp contrast easily seen in the central portion of the image.

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