Fathometer
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Fathometer is a noun meaning (nautical) A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water.
Meaning
(nautical) A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water.
Example Sentences
A Fathometer is just a vertical echo-ranger; its pings would sound the same and could drive a submarine out of position just as effectively as horizontal echo-ranging and might even make a contact.
Word Forms
- fathometers
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include fathom, fathome, fathomer, fathomage, fadom, fartometer.
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