deep-sea Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite of or taking place in the deeper parts of the sea
    • deep-sea fishing
    • deep-sea exploration

WordNet


Deep"-sea` adjective
Definitions
  1. Of or pertaining to the deeper parts of the sea; as, a deep-sea line (i. e., a line to take soundings at a great depth); deep-sea lead; deep-sea soundings, explorations, etc.

Webster 1913