bathyscaph

British  

/ -ˌskæf, ˈbæθɪˌskeɪf, ˈbæθɪˌskæf, ˈbæθɪˌskæp /

noun

1. a submersible vessel having a flotation compartment with an observation capsule underneath, capable of reaching ocean depths of over 10 000 metres (about 5000 fathoms)

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bathyscaph Cultural  

1. A deep-sea research vessel that carries a crew and is free to maneuver independently.

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Etymology

Origin of bathyscaph

C20: from _bathy- + -scaph , from Greek skaphē light boat

Example Sentences

While still at the surface, the 60-foot-long Navy submersible Trieste, a bathyscaph designed by Mr. Piccard’s father, lost its surface telephone.

From New York Times • Nov. 18, 2023

Oceanographers off San Diego dive to the bottom in the Navy bathyscaph Trieste.

From Time Magazine Archive

The Navy's bathyscaph Trieste reached its goal last week: the bottom of the Marianas Trench, which is believed to be the deepest place in all the world's oceans.

From Time Magazine Archive

To find an answer, Admiral Anderson ordered the bathyscaph Trieste from the West Coast to scan the depths and convened a 5-man board of inquiry.

From Time Magazine Archive

When the bathyscaph reached bottom, contact was reestablished.

From Time Magazine Archive