Definitions for "Diving Bell"
diving apparatus for underwater work; has an open bottom and is supplied with compressed air
a large bell shaped container made of a combination of glass and metal
Diving bells (dive bells) are described in Italy already in the 1530s. In the 17th century divers worked in very large bells. In the top was an air pocket, and below was free workspace towards the wreck. Around 1650 several of the Vasa guns were salvaged by the diver Hans Albreckt von Treileben. In the 1690s the concept was improved by Edmond Halley, den English astronomer. And in the 18th century it was further developed by the Swede MÃ¥rten Triewalds. Around that time, air barrels could be submerged to the diver.
a hollow, usually inverted vessel, suchas one used for diving deep below the surface of a body of water
a hollow, usually inverted vessel, such as oneused for diving deep below the surface of a body of water
built by the European Argyroneta (water spider) while under water, silk threads are loosely woven together with water plants to trap air bubbles that are brought down by the spider, used as retreat for eating, mating, and egg laying
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