Definition of "umbilicals" [umbilicals]

• Plural form of umbilical. (noun)

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• "The order for "umbilicals" -- pipes to send chemicals and electronic signals to the wells -- was so large the supplier couldn't move the finished 200-ton spool from its factory, even with its heavy equipment."
• "At least a dozen robotic submarines dangle from ships at the surface on mile-long cables called "umbilicals," with most of the undersea work taking place within a few hundred yards of the busted well."
• ""umbilicals," with most of the undersea work taking place within a few hundred yards of the busted well."