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sounded |
2 definitions found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Sound \Sound\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Sounded}; p. pr & vb n. {Sounding}.] [F. sonder; cf AS sundgyrd a sounding rod, sundline a sounding line (see {Sound} a narrow passage of water).] 1. To measure the depth of to fathom; especially, to ascertain the depth of by means of a line and plummet. 2. Fig.: To ascertain, or try to ascertain, the thoughts, motives, and purposes of (a person); to examine; to try to test; to probe. I was in jest, And by that offer meant to sound your breast. --Dryden. I've sounded my Numidians man by man. --Addison. 3. (Med.) To explore, as the bladder or urethra, with a sound; to examine with a sound; also to examine by auscultation or percussion; as to sound a patient. From WordNet r 1.6 [wn]: sounded adj : (of water depth) measured by a line and plumb [syn: {plumbed}]
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