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fathometer

 

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Noun fathometer has 1 sense
  1. sonic depth finder, fathometer - depth finder for determining depth of water or a submerged object by means of ultrasound waves
    --1 is a kind of depth finder

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Fathometer

Definition:

A fathometer is an instrument used to measure the depth of water, especially in oceans or seas, by producing and measuring sound waves or echoes.

Senses:

Noun - Maritime

In maritime contexts, a fathometer is a device employed on ships to determine the depth of water below them by emitting sound waves and calculating the time taken for the echoes to return.

Example Sentence: The captain relied on the fathometer to navigate the treacherous waters.

Noun - Scientific

In scientific research, a fathometer is a device used to measure the depth of water in large bodies such as oceans or lakes by using sound waves.

Example Sentence: The scientists deployed the fathometer to gather data about the underwater topography.

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