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Definition of Asdic
1. Noun. 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 is an acronym for antisubmarine detection investigation committee"
Generic synonyms: Measuring Device, Measuring Instrument, Measuring System, Navigational Instrument
Terms within: Pinger, Pulse Generator
Group relationships: Pigboat, Sub, Submarine, U-boat
Definition of Asdic
1. sonar [n -S] - See also: sonar
Lexicographical Neighbors of Asdic
Literary usage of Asdic
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. City in Danger: A Peter Kent Story by John Gunn (2006)
"She was still turning slightly when the marks from the asdic set stylus ...
Under normal circumstances, at slow speed and sweeping ahead, the asdic would ..."
2. Gilbratar Sabotage: A Peter Kent Story by John Gunn (2006)
"As the stopping of the asdic meant that Fearless had no direct information about
the submarine's manoeuvres, she had to rely on the frigate. ..."
3. Barrier Reef Espionage: A Peter Kent Story by John Gunn (2006)
""I've thought of that one too, Lassiter," said the Captain, maintaining his
cheerful, confidence-inspiring attitude. "If we are lucky enough to obtain asdic ..."
4. A short history of the English people by John Richard Green (1877)
"The first result of the acquisition of the Lowlands •asdic fixing of the royal
residence in their new southern dominions a Edinburgh ; and the English ..."
5. An Almanack for the Year of Our Lord by Joseph Whitaker (1869)
"asdic, Anti-Submarine Detector Indicator Committee. ASLJ.B., Association of
Special Libraries and Information Bureaux. ATA, Air Transport Auxiliary. ATC. ..."
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