sounding lead (Meaning)
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sounding lead (n)
a metal bob at the end of a sounding line
Synonyms & Antonyms of sounding lead
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sounding lead Sentence Examples
- The sailors cautiously lowered the sounding lead into the murky depths to gauge the ocean floor.
- The expedition relied heavily on the sounding lead to determine the topography of the unknown waters.
- The weight of the sounding lead caused it to sink rapidly, providing an accurate measurement of the depth.
- The helmsman used the sounding lead to ensure a safe passage through the treacherous shoals.
- The navigator plotted the results of the sounding lead on the marine chart for future reference.
- The fishermen used a primitive sounding lead made from a weighted rope to locate schools of fish.
- The explorers ventured into uncharted territory, guided only by the readings of the sounding lead.
- The sounding lead revealed an unexpected underwater cavern, promising further exploration.
- The captain ordered a sounding lead to be cast every hour to monitor the depth during the long voyage.
- The sounding lead became an indispensable tool for mariners, enabling them to navigate safely and avoid hazards.
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a metal bob at the end of a sounding line
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The sailors cautiously lowered the sounding lead into the murky depths to gauge the ocean floor.
The expedition relied heavily on the sounding lead to determine the topography of the unknown waters.
The weight of the sounding lead caused it to sink rapidly, providing an accurate measurement of the depth.
The helmsman used the sounding lead to ensure a safe passage through the treacherous shoals.
