"seascraper" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /ˈsiːˌskɹeɪp.ɚ/ [General-American], /ˈsiːˌskɹeɪp.ə(ɹ)/ [Received-Pronunciation] Forms: seascrapers [plural]
Etymology: From sea + -scraper. Etymology templates: {{suf|en|sea|-scraper}} sea + -scraper Head templates: {{en-noun}} seascraper (plural seascrapers)
  1. (science fiction, architecture) A tall building that is built underwater; an underwater skyscraper. Categories (topical): Architecture, Buildings, Science fiction

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2014, Colin Wright, Real Powers: Trilogy",
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          "ref": "2017, Joe Quirk, Seasteading: How Floating Nations Will Restore the Environment, Enrich the Poor, Cure the Sick, and Liberate Humanity from Politicians",
          "text": "Soon the printer head is going to move so fast all you'll see is a blur. As that capability expands, we can create more ambitious projects, whether it's the FLIP or the seascraper.\" What does Chris mean by \"seascraper\"?",
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