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soundable

soundable

9.1
You can measure the depth with a line or measuring tool
  • adjective
  • /ˈsaʊndəbl/
  • Archaic
translation icon : sondeable
  • Before mapping the channel, they confirmed it was soundable with their equipment.

Examples

  • Many parts of the lake remain soundable, allowing regular safety checks by boat crews.

  • The river was only soundable near the shore, where the depth was accessible.

  • The soundable depths are crucial for navigation.

  • Is this area soundable for depth measurements?

  • The marine biologist found that the soundable areas of the ocean were rich in biodiversity.

  • Before diving, the captain ensured that the waters were soundable to prevent any accidents.

  • They installed new equipment to determine if the lake was soundable for scientific research.

Synonyms

fathomable
vssoundable
  • Specialized
6.9

Can be measured to find how deep water is

is the same meaning but uses a different term for measuring depth
plumbable
vssoundable
  • Specialized
9.9

You can measure how deep water or a hole is

is the same meaning but is a more technical alternate term

Surface Forms

soundable positive

Morphology

soundable = sound (semi-transparent) = sound + able

Formed from the verb 'sound' + '-able', but 'sound' has multiple common senses (e.g., 'healthy', 'make a noise'); unless learners know the nautical verb sense 'to measure depth', the meaning may not be directly inferred.

Etymology

The word soundable comes from the verb sound, which originally meant 'to measure depth' by dropping a rope or line into the water. So something soundable is 'able to be measured' in depth, like a channel you can check with a sounding line.