Definition

Referring to a type of floating platform that is partially submerged in water, used for deepwater drilling and other marine activities.

Example

The semisubmersible platform was successfully deployed for oil drilling in the deep sea.

Conversation

Did you hear about the new semisubmersible drilling platform they launched?

Yeah, it's fascinating how it can stay stable in deep waters.

I wonder how they manage to keep it so balanced with that design.

It must be really advanced technology to make a semisubmersible work effectively.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

A type of floating structure used in the ocean that is partially submerged and supported by vertical legs, often used for offshore drilling and as living quarters.

Example

The semisubmersible rig was deployed for the deep-sea oil exploration project.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new semisubmersible they launched last week?

Yeah, I read it can operate in really deep waters!

That’s impressive! It must be quite a sight to see a semisubmersible in action.

Root Explanation

Semisubmersible → It is formed from "semi-" (meaning half) and "submersible" (from Latin "submergere", meaning to plunge or sink). The word describes something that is half submerged in water.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'half' ('semi-') 'sunk' ('submergere') in water — that's what semisubmersible means.

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