noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A system for determining the position of vessels lost at sea by means of explosive sounds. uncountable
2. 2
   Alternative form of sofar. alt-of, alternative, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

celestial navigationchronometerdead reckoningfixloranpilotage

Etymology

Shortened from sound fixing and ranging. Compare sonar.

Related phrases

sofar bombsofar channel

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