deep-water
adjectiveUK /ˌdiːp ˈwɔːtə/
US /ˌdiːp ˈwɔːtər/
Deep-water means found in the deep part of the sea, far from the shore.
The deep-water fish live far below the surface where it is dark and cold.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A deep-water port is one with water deep enough for large ships.
The city built a deep-water port so big cargo ships could dock.
3. Deep-water can describe a serious problem that is hard to escape.
He found himself in deep water after losing the money.
4. Deep-water diving means going far down under the sea.
Deep-water diving requires special gear and training.