sounding

IPA: sˈaʊndɪŋ

noun

  • The action of the verb to sound.
  • Test made with a probe or sonde.
  • A measured depth of water.
  • The act of inserting of a thin metal rod into the urethra of the penis for medical or sexual purposes
  • (chiefly in the plural) Any place or part of the ocean, or other water, where a sounding line will reach the bottom.
  • The sand, shells, etc. brought up by the sounding lead when it has touched bottom.

adjective

  • Emitting a sound.
  • Sonorous.
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Examples of "sounding" in Sentences

  • “The Comte du Lac,” he answered, the name sounding familiar.
  • He whispered, the word sounding like the blackest curse of the hells.
  • The voice is a liquid sounding warble, accompanied by imitations and whistles.
  • “Hey, Channella,” I say, my voice sounding faraway and poisonous, her name sounding as ridiculous as it really is.
  • Israelis insist the post-1967 housing developments are mere "Jewish neighborhoods," a term sounding benign and residential.
  • I know so little of my father, I said cautiously, the name sounding unfamiliar on my tongue, not wanting to press, knowing his loss still pained Grandfather.

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