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Science Fiction and Fantasy Encyclopedia. Academic. 2011.
SUBMARINES
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submarines — sub·ma rine || ‚sÊŒbmÉ™ rɪËn n. ship that travels under water adj. under water, operating beneath the surface of the water; of or pertaining to submarines … English contemporary dictionary
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