Bathymeter (Noun)
Meaning
An instrument that measures the depth of water.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The research team used a bathymeter to measure the depth of the ocean while studying marine life.
- A bathymeter attached to the side of the boat helped the crew navigate through the shallow waters.
- The scuba divers brought a handheld bathymeter to chart the seafloor during their underwater expedition.
- The ship was equipped with an advanced bathymeter to map the depths of the vast ocean basin.
- By using a bathymeter, the fishermen avoided accidentally trawling the coral reefs near the shore.