sounding line
sounding line · sounding lines
A weighted line with distances marked off at regular intervals, used to measure the…A weighted line with distances marked off at regular intervals, used to measure the depth of water under a boat.
Meaning
1 sensesA weighted line with distances marked off at regular intervals, used to measure the depth of water under a boat.
More definitions
- (nautical) plumb line for determining depth
Forms
plural: sounding lines| Singular | sounding line |
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Synonyms
1 synonymsClose in meaning
- (nautical) plumb line for determining depth:lead line