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Sonar

/sˈoʊnɑr/
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(noun) Artificial echolocation by use of electronic equipment, with hydrophones to locate objects underwater, using the same wave-analysis principles that radar uses.

Sonar uses sound waves to 'see' in the water.
Sonar is short for Sound Navigation and Ranging.
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The submarine used its advanced ____ system to navigate through the dark and deep ocean waters.

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