Deep sea — zones For the IMAX film, see Deep Sea 3D. The deep sea, or deep layer[1], is the lowest layer in the ocean, existing below the thermocline and above the seabed, at a depth of 1000 fathoms … Wikipedia
flounder — flounder1 [floun′dər] vi. [earlier flunder, ? blend of BLUNDER + FOUNDER1] 1. to struggle awkwardly to move, as in deep mud or snow; plunge about in a stumbling manner 2. to speak or act in an awkward, confused manner, with hesitation and… … English World dictionary
flounder — floun|der1 [ˈflaundə US ər] v [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: Probably from FOUNDER2] 1.) to not know what to say or do because you feel confused or upset ▪ I found myself floundering as I tried to answer her questions. ▪ I m sorry, she floundered… … Dictionary of contemporary English
flounder — I UK [ˈflaʊndə(r)] / US [ˈflaʊndər] verb [intransitive] Word forms flounder : present tense I/you/we/they flounder he/she/it flounders present participle floundering past tense floundered past participle floundered 1) to experience difficulties… … English dictionary
Deep sea communities — giant tubeworm Deep sea communities currently remain largely unexplored, due the technological and logististical challenges and expense involved in visiting these remote biomes. Because of the unique challenges (particularly the high barometric… … Wikipedia
flounder — floun|der1 [ flaundər ] verb intransitive 1. ) to feel confused and not know what to say or do next: Maureen floundered, trying to think of a response. 2. ) to move with great difficulty and in an uncontrolled way: The horses were floundering in… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
flounder, founder — Founder means to sink, either literally (as with a ship) or figuratively (as with a project). Flounder means to flail helplessly. It too can be used literally (as with someone struggling in deep water) or figuratively (as with a nervous person … Dictionary of troublesome word
flounder, founder — Founder means to sink, either literally (as with a ship) or figuratively (as with a project). Flounder means to flail helplessly. It too can be used literally (as with someone struggling in deep water) or figuratively (as with a nervous person … Dictionary of troublesome word
bodied flounder — aukštakūnis rombas statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas rūšis atitikmenys: lot. Pseudorhombus elevatus angl. bodied flounder; deep flounder; ringed flounder rus. высокотелый псевдоромб ryšiai: platesnis terminas – netikrieji… … Žuvų pavadinimų žodynas
ringed flounder — aukštakūnis rombas statusas T sritis zoologija | vardynas taksono rangas rūšis atitikmenys: lot. Pseudorhombus elevatus angl. bodied flounder; deep flounder; ringed flounder rus. высокотелый псевдоромб ryšiai: platesnis terminas – netikrieji… … Žuvų pavadinimų žodynas