2. at some distance from the shore; as, deep-sea fishing.
Syn: offshore.
[WordNet 1.5 +PJC]
3. taking place in the deeper parts of the sea; as, deep-sea exploration. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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deep-sea — /deep see /, adj. of, pertaining to, in, or associated with the deeper parts of the sea: deep sea fishing; deep sea diver. [1620 30] * * * … Universalium
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deep-sea — adjective in the deep areas of the ocean: deep sea diving … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
deep-sea — deep′ sea′ adj. oce of, pertaining to, or associated with the deeper parts of the sea: deep sea fishing[/ex] • Etymology: 1620–30 … From formal English to slang
deep-sea — [dēp′sē΄] adj. in or of the deeper parts of the sea [deep sea fishing] … English World dictionary
deep-sea — ADJ: ADJ n Deep sea activities take place in the areas of the sea that are a long way from the coast. ...deep sea diving. ...a deep sea fisherman … English dictionary
deep-sea — adjective of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea deep sea fishing deep sea exploration • Similar to: ↑marine … Useful english dictionary
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