water depth
Frequency: 6.07.8 per million words
The depth of a body of water.
Categories:
Examples (10)
- The average water depth in this area is about 50 feet.
- Sailors must be aware of the changing water depth to prevent grounding their boats.
- Scientists use sonar to map the ocean floor and determine the water depth.
- The shallow water depth near the shore makes it a safe area for kids to play.
- Drought has significantly reduced the river's water depth this year.
- Engineers calculated the exact water depth before building the bridge foundation.
- What is the maximum water depth of Lake Superior?
- We will monitor the water depth after the storm to assess flood risk.
- The water depth in the tidal estuary fluctuates dramatically throughout the day.
- Certain aquatic plants can only grow at a specific water depth where sunlight can penetrate.