fathometer

A device that uses ultrasound waves to determine the depth of water or to locate submerged objects.

• 🇷🇺Устройство, использующее ультразвуковые волны для определения глубины воды или для обнаружения подводных объектов.

1. Depth measuring device C1 formal technical

   An instrument that uses sound waves to measure the depth of water or locate submerged objects.

   • The crew used a fathometer to map the ocean floor.
   • Modern ships are equipped with a fathometer for safe navigation.
   • The fathometer detected a large underwater structure.

   🇷🇺Устройство для измерения глубины

   Synonyms: depth findersonar

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