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semisubmersible

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sem·i·sub·mers·i·ble  (sm-sb-mûrs-bl, sm-)
n.
A seagoing, self-propelled barge that rides at anchor, stands on partially submerged vertical legs on submerged pontoons, and serves as living quarters and a base of operations in offshore drilling. Also called semisubmersible rig.

semi·sub·mersi·ble adj.


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