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asdic

asdic

9.9
A machine that sends sound pulses underwater and listens for echoes to find submarines
  • noun
  • /ˈæz.dɪk/
  • Archaic
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  • The ship's asdic detected an unusual echo, prompting the crew to investigate further.

Examples

  • Early versions of asdic played a crucial role in naval warfare during World War II.

  • The destroyer scanned the ocean with its asdic to search for enemy submarines.

  • The asdic is crucial.

  • Don't forget the asdic!

  • The submarine used the asdic to locate the enemy vessel hiding underwater.

  • By sending out sound pulses, the asdic helped the crew detect objects beneath the waves.

  • The naval officers relied on the asdic for successful submarine detection during their mission.

Synonyms

sonar
vsasdic
  • Specialized
79 4.0

A device that uses sound to find objects under water

is mainly focused on detecting submarines rather than general underwater objects
hydrophone
vsasdic
  • Specialized
4 7.9

A tool that records sounds under water, like whale songs

emits pulses actively and listens for echoes rather than only recording
sonobuoy
vsasdic
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A floating device that listens to underwater sounds and sends them to ships or planes

sends pulses and measures echoes rather than only relaying sounds
ship-towed long-range acoustic detection system
vsasdic
  • Specialized
7.4

A device pulled behind a ship that listens for submarines from far away

is used from ships but mainly for close submarine detection not long range

How Sensitive

sonar
  • Specialized
79 4.0
asdic
  • Archaic
9.9
echo sounder
  • Specialized
1 5.3

Surface Forms

asdic singular
asdics plural

Etymology

Asdic comes from the name of a British group, the Anti-Submarine Detection Investigation Committee, that made a device to find submarines by sound. The name became the word for that machine, which sends out sound pulses and listens for echoes, so it 'detects' underwater objects.