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Nares Deep

Nares Deep

9.9
A very deep part of the Atlantic Ocean north of Haiti and Puerto Rico
  • proper noun
translation icon : Fosa de Nares
  • Scientists conducted research in the Nares Deep to study its unique marine life.

Examples

  • The Nares Deep is one of the deepest parts of the Atlantic Ocean.

  • The Nares Deep is one of the lesser-known features of the Atlantic Ocean's floor.

  • Oceanographers have mapped the Nares Deep using advanced sonar technology.

  • Have you ever heard of the Nares Deep?

  • Oceanographers have mapped the Nares Deep using advanced sonar technology.

  • Scientists conducted research in the Nares Deep to study its unique marine life.

  • The Nares Deep is one of the lesser-known features of the Atlantic Ocean's floor.

Synonyms

Puerto Rico Trench
vsNares Deep
7.8

A very deep part of the Atlantic Ocean north of Puerto Rico and Haiti

is the same ocean depression described without claiming it is the deepest

Surface Forms

Nares Deep main

Morphology

Nares + deep

‘Nares’ is a proper name (not a transparent lexical item) so its specific referent and location cannot be derived, but ‘deep’ clearly signals a deep depression/part of the sea. A B1 learner who knows the constituents would likely infer this is the name of a deep oceanic spot, yet would not be able to derive the precise geographic information or full referential identity without prior exposure.

Etymology

Nares Deep may come from a British sea explorer named Sir George Nares. The name puts Nares next to Deep to show a very deep spot on the ocean floor, so it means 'a deep spot in the sea'.