submarining

[ suhb-muh-ree-ning ]
/ ˌsʌb məˈri nɪŋ /

noun

Computers. the disappearance or flickering of a cursor on a computer screen.

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Origin of submarining

First recorded in 1991

Words nearby submarining

submandibular triangle, submarginal, submarine, submarine chaser, submariner, submarining, submatrix, submaxilla, submaxillaritis, submaxillary, submaxillary duct

Definition for submarining (2 of 2)

Origin of submarine

1640–50; 1895–1900 for def 1; sub- + marine

regional variation note for submarine

3. See hero sandwich.

OTHER WORDS FROM submarine

an·ti·sub·ma·rine, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for submarining

submarine
/ (ˈsʌbməˌriːn, ˌsʌbməˈriːn) /

noun

a vessel, esp one designed for warfare, capable of operating for protracted periods below the surface of the seaOften shortened to: sub
(modifier)
  1. of or relating to a submarinea submarine captain
  2. occurring or situated below the surface of the seaa submarine cable
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