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deep-water

deep-water

4 4.9
In very deep parts of the sea
  • adjective
  • /ˈdiːpˈwɔːtər/
translation icon : de aguas profundas
  • Drilling an oil well in deep water, for instance, can cost between $20 million and $50 million.
  • deep-water red rockfish
  • Deep-water species
  • deep-water port

And then you do a deep water entry, can't touch the pool.

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Examples

  • Also, US oil production is climbing again, thanks to deep water drilling and new shale oil production.

    Blog text (30)

  • When sampling resumed in 1977, the southern area catch had a relatively high proportion of deep-water species.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Eventually, this cold, deep water will spread around the globe and slowly rise toward the surface.

  • Beyond sight of land in deep water, the ship suddenly hit a reef and stuck fast.

  • The shark is heading down to deep water.

    Megalodon (2018)

  • CPFVs have continued to fish primarily in deep water in recent years.

    Academic text (1995)

  • Although the British recognized the importance of the island's sheltered deep-water harbor, many such sites existed along the South China coast.

    Academic text (1990)

  • Located within an hour's drive of Songkhla's new deep-water port, the burgeoning shrimp industry will have direct access to international markets.

    Academic text (1990)

  • October 12, 2010: Obama's administration lifts the six-month moratorium on deep-water oil drilling in the Gulf.

    Blog text (24)

  • The researchers discovered a new fish species living in the deep-water habitats of the ocean.

Synonyms

deep-sea
vsdeep-water
13 4.5

Located very far below the sea surface

is the general term for waters of great depth without extra specifics
abyssal
vsdeep-water
  • Specialized
1 9.4

Relating to the deep sea between about 2,000 and 5,000 meters below the surface

is narrower, naming a specific deep depth range rather than any great depth

Antonyms

shallow
14 3.3

A part of a river or sea that is not deep

How Deep

oceanic
18 4.1
deep-water
4 4.9
coastal
129 2.4
shallow
14 3.3

Surface Forms

deep-water positive
deeper-water comparative
deepest-water superlative

Morphology

deep-water = deep + water (transparent) = deep + water

Meaning is a straightforward combination of 'deep' + 'water' indicating water of great depth; hyphenation marks a compound modifier.

Etymology

Deep-water comes from joining deep ('far down') and water, so you can remember it as 'water that is very deep'. That's why deep-water is used for parts of the sea far below the surface, and for animals, ships, or activities that need great depth.