hydrographic
adjective/ˌhaɪdrəˈɡræfɪk/
Frequency rank: #17,737 most common English word
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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