deep sea
See also: deepsea and deep-sea
English
Etymology
From Middle English depe see, equivalent to deep + sea.
Noun
deep sea (uncountable)
- The deeper part of the sea or ocean in which no light penetrates
- (sport fishing) open sea (part of the sea out of sight of land)
- deep sea fishing
Derived terms
- deep space
Related terms
- deep-sea
Translations
deeper part of sea
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open sea — see open sea
See also
- Aphotic zone
- Pelagic zone
- Photic zone