Meaning & use
sonar
A system that uses sound waves to detect and locate objects underwater.
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The submarine used sonar to map the ocean floor below.
Fishing boats rely on sonar to find large schools of fish.
A note on using this word
'Sonar' is an acronym for 'sound navigation and ranging' and is usually written in lower case.
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