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submarine sanctuary

submarine sanctuary

[¦səb·mə′rēn ′saŋk·chə‚wer·ē]
(naval architecture)
Any of the restricted areas established for the conduct of noncombat submarine or antisubmarine exercises; they may be either stationary or moving and are normally designated only in rear areas.
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