sofar

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noun

A system for determining the position of vessels lost at sea by means of explosive sounds.

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Meanings

sofar1

nounsofar (uncountable)

alternative SOFAR

  1. uncountableA system for determining the position of vessels lost at sea by means of explosive sounds.

SOFAR2

nounSOFAR (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative form of sofar.

Origin

Shortened from sound fixing and ranging. Compare sonar.

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APA

sofar. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sofar

MLA

“sofar.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sofar. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “sofar,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sofar.

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