break the surface

Examples (10)

• The submarine finally broke the surface after its long dive.
• Suddenly, a school of dolphins broke the surface of the ocean.
• He felt a sense of relief as his head broke the surface of the water.
• After hours submerged, the lost diver gratefully broke the surface.
• The experimental craft broke the surface of the lake with a triumphant splash.
• As the sun rose, the tips of the icebergs began to break the surface.
• We watched as the whale's massive body broke the surface.
• The first signs of life broke the surface of the barren planet.
• He trained for months to be able to break the surface from a deep dive.
• The treasure chest finally broke the surface of the murky water.