sunken treasure

collocation in English

meaningsofsunkenandtreasure

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sunken
adjective
uk
/ˈsʌŋ.kən/us
/ˈsʌŋ.kən/
having fallen to the bottom of ...
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treasure
noun
uk
/ˈtreʒ.ər/us
/ˈtreʒ.ɚ/
very valuable things, usually in the form of a store of precious metals, precious stones, ...
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(Definition ofsunkenandtreasurefrom theCambridge English Dictionary© Cambridge University Press)

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Are not 'etymology unknown' words and 'lost' languages thesunkentreasureships of the linguistic seas?
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With the use of modern equipment, over £200 million ofsunkentreasurehas already been recovered from the sea.
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Salvors also used the site as they recoveredsunkentreasurefrom the 1715 fleet.
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A pioneer in underwater archaeology, he is noted for his expertise on shipwrecks andsunkentreasure.
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He tells them to find him a chest ofsunkentreasure, to which they agree.
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Just get thesunkentreasure!
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As the player attempts to mount a perilous dive forsunkentreasure, several characters offer their help.
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Over 40,000 divers annually utilize the facilities, which have sunken treasures to enhance the underwater experience.
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Exhibits include historical diving apparatus such as helmets, air pumps, armored suits, accessory gear and sunken treasures.
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The park is noted for abundant sea life, tropical bird breeding grounds, colorful coral reefs and legends of shipwrecks and sunken treasures.
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