bathymeter
Definition
Noun: * An instrument that measures the depth of water: A device used to determine the distance from the surface of a body of water (such as an ocean, sea, or lake) to the bottom.
Usage
The word "bathymeter" is a technical term used primarily in oceanography, hydrography, and marine navigation. It refers to the specific tool used for the scientific measurement of underwater depth (bathymetry).
Examples
- The research vessel was equipped with a sophisticated bathymeter to map the ocean floor.
- Early sailors used a simple lead line as a type of bathymeter.
- Modern bathymeters often use sonar technology to measure depth.
Advanced Usage
- Bathymetric survey: A survey that uses a bathymeter to create a map of the depths of a body of water.
- The team conducted a bathymetric survey of the coastal region.
Variants and Related Words
- Bathymetry (n): The study and measurement of underwater depth.
- The bathymetry of the area revealed several underwater canyons.
- Bathymetric (adj): Relating to the measurement of underwater depth.
- They analyzed the bathymetric data to create a 3D model.
Synonyms
- Fathometer (n): A trademarked name for a type of echo-sounding bathymeter.
- Depth sounder (n): A more general term for an instrument that measures water depth.
- Echo sounder (n): A device that uses sound waves to determine depth, which is the principle behind most modern bathymeters.
Related Phrases
- To take a bathymetric reading: To use a bathymeter to obtain a depth measurement.
- The submarine stopped to take a bathymetric reading.
Noun
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an instrument that measures the depth of water
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