bathyscape

noun

Meaning

A self-propelled, free-diving submersible vessel designed for exploring the deepest parts of the ocean.

Examples

  • The bathyscape allowed scientists to observe bioluminescent creatures at depths previously thought unreachable.
  • Engineers spent years perfecting the pressure-resistant hull of the experimental bathyscape.

Synonyms: submersible, submarine, deep-sea vehicle, bathyscaphe