Submarine Definition & Meaning
submarine
- adjective
- beneath the surface of the sea
- noun
- a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
- a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
- verb
- move forward or under in a sliding motion; "The child was injured when he submarined under the safety belt of the car"
- throw with an underhand motion
- bring down with a blow to the legs
- control a submarine
- attack by submarine; "The Germans submarined the Allies"
"Submarine" in song lyrics
See how submarine is used in real songs:
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"Drop me in the sea and watch me out breathe a submarine"
Chino XL — 90 Bars of Intervention -
"Tub ya spleen and bury you, just as deep as a submarine"
Elzhi — Motown 25 -
"BLIND:Like a submarine"
Kurtis Blow — Tough
Words that rhyme with submarine
Usage tips for "submarine"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "submarine" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for submarine to find words that pair well.