Bathyscaph (Noun)
Meaning
Navigable deep diving vessel for underwater exploration.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The bathyscaph descended into the dark, icy waters of the abyssal plain, its lights illuminating the desolate landscape.
- The crew of the bathyscaph had been training for months to prepare for the historic dive to the bottom of the Mariana Trench.
- As the bathyscaph reached the edge of the continental shelf, the captain expertly guided it down the steep slope into the darkness below.
- The bathyscaph's spherical hull was designed to withstand the crushing pressure of the deep ocean, allowing it to dive to depths that would be impossible for other vessels.
- After a successful dive to the ocean floor, the bathyscaph slowly began its ascent, bringing with it a wealth of new data and discoveries.