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Word entry · 5 letters

sonar

Best crossword clue

"Sound detection"

5 letters · collected on this word page

5 lettersPronunciation /ˈsoʊ.nɑːɹ/Part of speech nounSorted anorsStarts with SEnds with R1 cluesCommon crossword word
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Definitions

  1. A system that uses sound waves to detect objects or measure distance underwater.

Word origin

By anacronymic evolution from SONAR.

Used in a sentence

  • They were able to detect the sunken wreck using sonar.
  • They finally bought a new sonar to replace the 40-year-old unit that sometimes didn't work right.
  • Submarines and bats both use sonar to navigate.

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