character of the bottom

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character of the bottom [′kar·ik·tər əv thə ′bäd·əm]

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In marine operations, the type of material of which the bottom is composed; a sounding lead is sometimes armed with tallow or similar substance so that a sample of the bottom is obtained when a sounding is made; the sample is often helpful in determining position. Also known as nature of the bottom.

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