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aquanaut
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aq·ua·naut  (kw-nôt, äkw-)
n.
A scuba diver trained to work in underwater installations and conduct, assist in, or be a subject of scientific research. Also called oceanaut.
[aqua- + Greek nauts, sailor; see nu- in Indo-European roots.]
aquanaut [ˈækwənɔːt]
n
1. (Transport / Nautical Terms) a person who lives and works underwater
2. (Individual Sports & Recreations / Swimming, Water Sports & Surfing) a person who swims or dives underwater
[from aqua + -naut, as in astronaut]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.aquanaut - an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinderaquanaut - an underwater swimmer equipped with a face mask and foot fins and either a snorkel or an air cylinder
skin-diver
bather, natator, swimmer - a person who travels through the water by swimming; "he is not a good swimmer"
2.aquanaut - a skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific researchaquanaut - a skilled worker who can live in underwater installations and participate in scientific research
oceanaut
skilled worker, skilled workman, trained worker - a worker who has acquired special skills
Translations
aquanaut [ˈækwənɔːt] N → submarinista mf
aquanaut
n → Aquanaut(in) m(f)
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