Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
sunken-ship
noun
/ˈsʌŋkən ʃɪp/
Definition
A sunken ship refers to a vessel that has sunk beneath the surface of the water, typically as a result of accident, battle, or natural causes.
Examples
- The archaeologists discovered a sunken ship off the coast.
- Many treasures are believed to be hidden in sunken ships from the past.
- They visited a sunken ship to explore its remains.
Meaning
The term describes a ship that has gone underwater, often lying on the seabed and typically inaccessible or wrecked due to an incident.
Synonyms
- Wreck
- Submerged vessel
- Sunk craft
