submarine
noun
a vessel that can be submerged and navigated under water, usually built for warfare and armed with torpedoes or guided missiles.
submarines
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pluralof submarine.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Established in 1949, it was the test site for the world’s first reactors used in nuclear submarines and for civilian power.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026
The results may also apply to other demanding environments, including submarines, offshore oil platforms, and remote research stations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 7, 2026
This includes Britain's Dreadnought programme, which is building the Royal Navy's next-generation nuclear deterrent submarines, and the Type 26 frigate programme, which is developing a fleet of advanced anti-submarine warships.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
The Dreadnought-class submarines will replace the UK's four Vanguard-class vessels that have been in operation since 1992, carrying Trident missiles to provide a nuclear deterrent.
From BBC ● Jul. 30, 2026
Massive quantities of weapons and other military equipment, including most of the German navy and all German submarines, were to be handed over to the Allies.
From "The War to End All Wars: World War I" by Russell Freedman
