submerse
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submerge or submerse (səbˈmɜːdʒ, səbˈmɜːs) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb | |
| 1. | to plunge, sink, or dive or cause to plunge, sink, or dive below the surface of water, etc |
| 2. | (tr) to cover with water or some other liquid |
| 3. | (tr) to hide; suppress |
| 4. | (tr) to overwhelm, as with work, difficulties, etc |
| [C17: from Latin submergere, from | |
| submerse or submerse | |
| —vb | |
| [C17: from Latin submergere, from | |
| sub'mergence or submerse | |
| —n | |
| submersion or submerse | |
| —n | |
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Submerse
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
Example sentences
Submerse the instrument in the pail of fresh water and take it in to the shop.
If possible submerse the body completely in chilled water and message continuously.
Submerse the object in the pond, then read the inches on the yardstick when the object disappears to determine the visibility.
Don't let dogs submerse themselves in water that has a bloom.
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