Cable's Length (Noun)
Meaning
A nautical unit of depth.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The ship's anchor was dropped at a depth of one cable's length to ensure it held fast in the strong current.
- The sounding line measured the water depth to be two cable's lengths, a safe distance for the vessel to pass.
- The captain ordered the crew to lower the sounding weight to a depth of three cable's lengths to check for any underwater obstacles.
- The chart indicated that the water was four cable's lengths deep in the middle of the channel, a safe passage for the large cargo ship.
- The sailor carefully measured the depth of the water to be five cable's lengths, a crucial piece of information for navigating the treacherous waters.