hit the surface

Frequency: 7.211.2 per million words
surfaceVERB + surface

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hit

Examples (10)

  • The submarine unexpectedly hit the surface during the drill.
  • After days underwater, the divers were relieved to hit the surface.
  • The torpedo breached the water and hit the surface with a loud explosion.
  • As the whale ascended, it hit the surface with immense force.
  • The research vessel was designed to withstand the impact when it hit the surface in rough seas.
  • A sudden tremor caused the seabed to shift, and debris hit the surface.
  • The pilot skillfully maneuvered the seaplane so it would smoothly hit the surface.
  • When the iceberg finally broke apart, large chunks hit the surface.
  • The submersible's ascent was rapid, and it hit the surface much sooner than expected.
  • The object, whatever it was, hit the surface with a splash that alerted the coast guard.