Sonar

Origin

From SONAR, acronym from sound navigation and ranging.

Full definition of sonar

Noun

1. (nautical) echolocation
2. (nautical) A device that uses hydrophones (in the same manner as radar) to locate objects underwater.

Synonyms

• SONAR (acronym of sound navigation and ranging)

Derived terms

• Doppler sonar

Anagrams

• arson
• roans
• sorna