sound·ing(1) (soundĭng)
n.
► The act of one that sounds.
► A probe of the environment for scientific observation.
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■ A measured depth of water.
■ Water shallow enough for depth measurements to be taken by a hand line. Often used in the plural.

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sound·ing(2) (soundĭng)
adj.
► Emitting a full sound; resonant.
► Noisy but with little significance.

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