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USO

USO (noun) means an unidentified object seen underwater, whether submerged or partly submerged. Example: “The sonar operator logged an uso off the coast that was never explained.”

noun
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An unidentified object seen underwater, whether submerged or partly submerged.
"The sonar operator logged an uso off the coast that was never explained."

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In plain EnglishBasically the underwater version of a UFO sighting.

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USOs plural

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Etymology

An initialism built the same way as "UFO," standing for "unidentified submerged/submarine object."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “USO” mean?

The word “USO” means an unidentified object seen underwater, whether submerged or partly submerged. In plain terms, basically the underwater version of a UFO sighting.

How do you use “USO” in a sentence?

Here is “USO” used in a sentence: “The sonar operator logged an uso off the coast that was never explained.”

What part of speech is “USO”?

“USO” is a noun.

What is the meaning of USO?

"USO" (noun) means an unidentified object seen underwater, whether submerged or partly submerged.

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