n04259771
type | n |
lex_filenum | 06 |
def | a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return |
examples | sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee |
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Hypernym | measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device; navigational instrument |
Part holonym | submarine, pigboat, sub, U-boat |
Part meronym | pinger; pulse generator |
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Hyponym | measuring instrument, measuring system, measuring device; navigational instrument |
Part holonym | pinger; pulse generator |
Part meronym | submarine, pigboat, sub, U-boat |
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