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noun 
  1. A device that uses reflected sound to determine positions of objects, similar to radar, which uses reflected radio waves. Most commonly used by navies to track ships. It is based on the same principle as echolocation.
Translations: 
  • German: Sonar
Etymology: Acronym from sound navigation and ranging.


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