Definition of "underwater"
underwater1
/ʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɔːtə/
adjective
comparative more underwater, superlative most underwater
(figuratively) In difficulty, especially financially.
underwater2
/ʌndə(ɹ)ˈwɔːtə/
verb
third-person singular simple present underwaters, present participle underwatering, simple past and past participle underwatered
(agriculture, horticulture) To water or irrigate insufficiently.