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 echo sounder echo sounder /ˈɛkoʊ ˈsaʊndər/

noun

  1. A measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return  ( asdic , echo sounder , sonar )
    a measuring instrument that sends out an acoustic pulse in water and measures distances in terms of the time for the echo of the pulse to return
      Sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging
    sonar is an acronym for sound navigation ranging
      Asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee
    asdic is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee


 Marmota monax Marmota monax /mɑːrˈmoʊtə ˈmoʊnæks/

noun

  1. Reddish brown North American marmot  ( groundhog , Marmota monax , woodchuck )
    reddish brown North American marmot


 Puerto Rico Puerto Rico /ˈpwɛrtoʊ ˈriːkoʊ/

noun

  1. () A self-governing commonwealth associated with the United States occupying the island of Puerto Rico  ( Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , Porto Rico , PR , Puerto Rico )
    a self-governing commonwealth associated with the United States occupying the island of Puerto Rico
       They soaked up the sun on the pristine beaches of Puerto Rico.
    They soaked up the sun on the pristine beaches of Puerto Rico.
  2. The smallest and easternmost of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean  ( Porto Rico , Puerto Rico )
    the smallest and easternmost of the Greater Antilles in the Caribbean
      Puerto Rico is a US territory located in the Caribbean, known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and historic forts
    Puerto Rico is a US territory located in the Caribbean, known for its beautiful beaches, vibrant culture, and historic forts


 lifesaver lifesaver /ˈlaɪfˌseɪvɝ/

noun

  1. A life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material  ( life belt , life buoy , life ring , lifesaver )
    a life preserver in the form of a ring of buoyant material
  2. An attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents  ( lifeguard , lifesaver , beltman [Australian, New Zeland] )
    an attendant employed at a beach or pool to protect swimmers from accidents
      The lifeguard blew their whistle and yelled, "No running on the pool deck!"
    The lifeguard blew their whistle and yelled, "No running on the pool deck!"


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