a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return
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sonar::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | asdic, echo sounder |
| Type of | measuring device, measuring instrument, measuring system, navigational instrument |
sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging.
