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Meaning of fathometer | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water.

Equivalents

Suomi kaiku kaikuluotain

Examples

“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.”

CEFR level

B2

Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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See also

Fathoming fathomless fathomlessness Fathoms Fatick fatidic

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