Synonyms for sonar
- noun
Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
Artificial echolocation by use of electronic equipment, with hydrophones to locate objects underwater, using the same wave-analysis principles that radar uses.
They were able to detect the sunken wreck using sonar.
Forms
- Plural
- sonars
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| sonar | steady |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.