Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

sofar

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.90 in modern English

Syllables: so-far
IPA

8

Scrabble Score

5

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A system for determining the position of vessels lost at sea by means of explosive sounds.

Uncountable

noun

Alternative form of sofar.

Uncountable

Etymology

Shortened from sound fixing and ranging. Compare sonar.

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

sofar bomb sofar channel

Questions

What does sofar mean?: A system for determining the position of vessels lost at sea by means of explosive sounds.
Where does sofar come from?: Shortened from sound fixing and ranging. Compare sonar.

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