"depthometer" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

IPA: /dɛpˈθɒmɪtər/ Forms: depthometers [plural]
Etymology: From depth + -ometer Etymology templates: {{af|en|depth|-ometer}} depth + -ometer Head templates: {{en-noun}} depthometer (plural depthometers)
  1. An instrument for measuring the depth of water or other liquids. Related terms: bathometer, depth sounder

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