Definition

A line on a map that connects points that have the same depth of water, showing how deep the water is in different areas.

Example

The sailor used the isobath to navigate through the shallow waters safely.

Conversation

I was studying some marine maps and found out about isobaths.

Oh really? What exactly is an isobath?

They're lines that connect areas of equal water depth, kind of like depth contours.

That’s interesting! I never knew there was a specific term for that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Isobath → It is formed from "iso-" (meaning equal) and "bathos" (from Greek, meaning depth). The word "isobath" refers to a line on a map connecting points of equal depth in a body of water.

Memory Tip

Think of 'equal' ('iso-') depths ('bathos') when you picture an isobath on a map.

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