bathymeter

/ˈbæθɪmiːtər/

Definitions

1. noun

An instrument for measuring the depth of water, especially in the ocean, typically by measuring the time it takes for a sound wave to return from the bottom.

“The team used a bathymeter to chart the depths of the underwater canyon.”

Synonyms

  • bathymograph
  • depth sounder

Antonyms

  • altitude meter