hydrographic
adjective/ˌhaɪdrəˈɡræfɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,737 of 20,003 in the WORDED list (wordfreq data)
Meaning
relating to the measurement and description of bodies of water, such as seas, rivers, and lakes.
Example sentence
The navy relied on hydrographic charts to navigate the shallow coastal waters safely.
Synonyms & related words
- nautical
- bathymetric
- cartographic
- navigational
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