OCEANIC ABYSS Synonyms
There are 2 hypernyms of the phrase oceanic abyss. (close relations)
Definition of OCEANIC ABYSS
abyss
Best Alternative Words for OCEANIC ABYSS
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| deep | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply • having great spatial extension or penetration downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or laterally or outward from a center; sometimes used in combination noun • the central and most intense or profound part • a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor • literary term for an ocean adverb • to a great depth; far down or in • to an advanced time • to a great distance adjective satellite • marked by depth of thinking • very distant in time or space • intense or extreme • having or denoting a low vocal or instrumental range • strong; intense • relatively thick from top to bottom • extending relatively far inward • (of darkness) densely dark • large in quantity or size • with head or back bent low • of an obscure nature • difficult to penetrate; incomprehensible to one of ordinary understanding or knowledge • exhibiting great cunning usually with secrecy | ||||||||
| trench | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth • a long steep-sided depression in the ocean floor • any long ditch cut in the ground verb • impinge or infringe upon • fortify by surrounding with trenches • cut or carve deeply into • set, plant, or bury in a trench • cut a trench in, as for drainage • dig a trench or trenches | ||||||||
| cavity | nounn | |||||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • space that is surrounded by something • soft decayed area in a tooth; progressive decay can lead to the death of a tooth • (anatomy) a natural hollow or sinus within the body | ||||||||
| chasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a deep opening in the earth's surface | ||||||||
| hole | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • an opening into or through something • an opening deliberately made in or through something • one playing period (from tee to green) on a golf course • an unoccupied space • a depression hollowed out of solid matter • a fault • informal terms for a difficult situation • informal terms for the mouth verb • hit the ball into the hole • make holes in | ||||||||
| hollow | adjectiveadj | |||||||
adjective • not solid; having a space or gap or cavity noun • a cavity or space in something • a small valley between mountains • a depression hollowed out of solid matter adjective satellite • as if echoing in a hollow space • devoid of significance or force • lacking in substance or character verb • remove the inner part or the core of • remove the interior of | ||||||||
| pit | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a sizeable hole (usually in the ground) • a concavity in a surface (especially an anatomical depression) • the hard inner (usually woody) layer of the pericarp of some fruits (as peaches or plums or cherries or olives) that contains the seed • (Christianity) the abode of Satan and the forces of evil; where sinners suffer eternal punishment • an enclosure in which animals are made to fight • (commodity exchange) the part of the floor of a commodity exchange where trading in a particular commodity is carried on • (auto racing) an area at the side of a racetrack where the race cars are serviced and refueled • a trap in the form of a concealed hole • a surface excavation for extracting stone or slate • lowered area in front of a stage where an orchestra accompanies the performers • a workplace consisting of a coal mine plus all the buildings and equipment connected with it verb • set into opposition or rivalry • mark with a scar • remove the pits from | ||||||||
