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.