fathometer

Meaning

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

Synonyms

sonic depth finder

echo sounder

bathometer

echo-sounder

echo-sounding device

echo depth sounder

echograph

sonic echo sounder

depth gage

echo-sounding apparatus

acoustic sounder

acoustic depth finder

depth ammeter

underwater sound gear

echo depth sounding sonar

echo sounding apparatus

depth finder

depth sounder

bathymeter

Translations

βυθόμετρο

sondeur acoustique

échosondeur

sondeur

dieptemeter

sonda

مسار صدوي

sonda acústica

Etymology

From fathom (“nautical length measurement used for depth”) + -meter.