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sonar - What does it mean?

Definition of 'sonar'

English

(wikipedia)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (nautical) echolocation
  • (nautical) A device that uses hydrophones (in the same manner as radar) to locate objects underwater.
  • Synonyms

    * SONAR (acronym of sound navigation and ranging)

    Derived terms

    * Doppler sonar

    See also

    * radar * lidar

    Anagrams

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