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sounding line
 

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Noun sounding line has 1 sense
  1. lead line, sounding line - (nautical) plumb line for determining depth
    --1 is a kind of plumb line, perpendicular
    --1 has parts: sounding lead

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sounding line

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: a long line or wire used to measure the depth of water

Usage: The sounding line is an essential tool for sailors to determine the depth of the ocean.

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