adjective
- unable to sink or be sunk
Usage: often used in nautical contexts
Examples
- The ship was advertised as nonsinkable due to its advanced hull design.
- Engineers developed a nonsinkable life raft for emergency situations.
- The Titanic was famously called nonsinkable before its tragic maiden voyage.
- Modern safety regulations require nonsinkable compartments in passenger vessels.
- The rescue boat’s nonsinkable construction saved many lives during the storm.
- Scientists are working on nonsinkable materials for marine applications.