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bathymeter

bathymeter

9.9
An instrument that measures how deep water is in the sea or lakes
  • noun
  • /bəˈθɪmɪtər/
  • Specialized
translation icon : batímetro
  • The oceanographers used a bathymeter to chart the depth of the trench.

Examples

  • A modern bathymeter can take automated readings during underwater surveys.

  • Their research vessel was equipped with a highly precise bathymeter.

  • The bathymeter recorded the ocean's depth accurately.

  • Many researchers use a bathymeter for underwater studies.

  • The oceanographers used a bathymeter to chart the depth of the trench.

  • A modern bathymeter can take automated readings during underwater surveys.

  • Their research vessel was equipped with a highly precise bathymeter.

Synonyms

fathometer
vsbathymeter
  • Specialized
1 9.9

A device that uses sound waves to measure the depth of water

is a general depth instrument not limited to ultrasonic method
depth finder
vsbathymeter
  • Specialized
1 5.0

A device that shows how deep the water is

is for measuring depth generally rather than specifically for navigation
bathometer
vsbathymeter
  • Archaic
9.9

A tool that measures how deep water is, for example in the sea or a lake

has the same meaning but uses a different spelling

Surface Forms

bathymeter singular
bathymeters plural

Morphology

bathymeter = meter (semi-transparent) = bathy + meter

The structure is clear as 'bathy-' meaning deep plus '-meter' meaning measuring instrument, but the first element is a classical combining form that many learners will not know.

Etymology

The word bathymeter comes from the Greek parts bathy- meaning 'deep' and -meter meaning 'measure', like the -meter in thermometer. So a bathymeter is a tool for measuring how deep water is.