aquanaut
aquanaut · aquanauts
An underwater explorerAn underwater explorer.
US/ˈɑkwənˌɑt/
Meaning
1 sensesAn underwater explorer.
More definitions
- a skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research
- an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder
Translations
4 languagesOrigin
From aqua- + -naut.From aqua- + -naut.
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Forms
plural: aquanautsSynonyms
3 synonymsClose in meaning
- a skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research:oceanaut
- an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder:skin-diver