Word Type

Noun

The word "sonar" can be used as a noun.

Word Relationships

Coordinate Terms

; lidar radar sodar ultrasonography

Derived Terms

Doppler sonar active sonar

Context

nautical

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

device imaging measuring device measuring instrument measuring system navigational instrument

Type Of (IsA)

measuring instrument navigational instrument

Part Of

submarine

Related Terms

lidar radar

Related Terms

echolocation hydrophone lidar radar

Synonym Network

asdic echolocation

Used For

oceanography

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