echolocate
/ɛkˈɒloʊkeɪt/; /ɛkˈoʊleɪt/; /ɛkˈɔloʊkeɪt/Definitions
1. verb
to locate or detect something by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes
“The bats are able to echolocate in complete darkness.”
2. noun
the process or ability of a person or animal to locate objects or navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes
“Echolocation is an incredible ability that many animals possess.”