Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

down bubble

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.15 in modern English

Syllables: down bub-ble
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

10

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Having a downward trim (of a submarine); usually follows the number of degrees.

Example Sentences

"Two degrees down bubble. Hold her at 60."
"Dissatisfied with Sailfin's sluggish response, he turned the iron wheel a bit more until the bubble rode backward, indicating that the submarine's stern had lifted relative to the dipping bow. A glance at the calibrations etched into the brass plate behind the liquid-filled glass tubing told him that Sailfin's nose has dipped the required amount. "We have ten degrees down bubble, sir.""

Etymology

From the bubble of air in the glass tube of the inclinometer, a gauge that indicates the submarine's vertical trim.

Phrases

angle of attack lose the bubble

Frequently Paired Words

angle of attack lose the bubble

Antonyms

up bubble

Questions

What does down bubble mean?: Having a downward trim (of a submarine); usually follows the number of degrees.
Where does down bubble come from?: From the bubble of air in the glass tube of the inclinometer, a gauge that indicates the submarine's vertical trim.

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