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Definition of Seabed
1. Noun. The bottom of a sea or ocean.
Specialized synonyms: Abyssal Zone, Continental Shelf, Bathyal District, Bathyal Zone, Continental Slope, Neritic Zone, Twilight Zone
Generic synonyms: Bed, Bottom
Definition of Seabed
1. Noun. The floor or bottom of the sea or ocean ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Seabed
1. a seafloor [n -S] - See also: seafloor
Lexicographical Neighbors of Seabed
Literary usage of Seabed
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Language of Foreign Affairs (1987)
"Ibid., and Jack Barkenbus, "The Future seabed Regime,* Journal of ... The seabed
beyond national jurisdiction Is referred to by UNCLOS as "The Area.* 3. ..."
2. U. S. Navy Diving Manual: Air DivingSports & Recreation (1999)
"... ie, introduction of non-explosive additives to reduce detonation rate • type
of initiator and booster used 2-6.3.2 Characteristics of the seabed. ..."
3. The Oceans and the Environment: A Pacific Island Perspective by DIANE Publishing Company (1994)
"Governments can assist by sponsoring basic assessment of both seabed mineral
resources ... Because there is presently no significant seabed mining industry ..."
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