Soundings [noun]
Definition of Soundings:
thorough check
Synonyms of Soundings:
● Case
● Search
● Survey
● Review
● Probe
● Analysis
● Hearing
● Scrutiny
● Inquiry
● Research
● Study
● Inquest
● Pike
● Gander
● Quiz
● Quest
● Hustle
● Probing
● Sounding
● Delving
● Legwork
Sentence/Example of Soundings:
I was fairly sure of my soundings, but it don't do no harm to heave the lead.
Dan-buoys were dropped to mark the spot and soundings taken.
How wearily did he try for soundings where there was no bottom!
We could get no soundings with a hand lead, half a mile to the westward.
Soundings were taken, and the ship found to be in twenty-six fathoms of water.
No land was then in sight, nor did we get any soundings after in the course of the day.
Well, then, Soundings, what do you think of the third ship in the French line?
Very shallow there, Mr. Harry—just look at the soundings, sir.
The next morning more islands were seen and soundings found.
Two boats were there sent to the shore and soundings were taken.