fathometer
fathometer · fathometers
A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of waterA depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water.
Meaning
1 sensesA depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water.
depth finder for determining depth of water or a submerged object by means of ultrasound waves
Origin
From fathom (“nautical length measurement used for depth”) + -meter.From fathom (“nautical length measurement used for depth”) + -meter.
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Forms
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- depth finder for determining depth of water or a submerged object by means of ultrasound waves:sonic depth finder