Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
echolocation
Noun
/ˌɛkoʊlɪˈkeɪʃən/
Definition
Echolocation is a biological sonar used by several kinds of animals, including bats and dolphins, to navigate and locate prey by emitting sound waves and listening for the echoes that return.
Examples
- Bats use echolocation to find insects in the dark.
- Dolphins can locate fish using their echolocation skills.
- Some researchers are studying how humans might be able to use echolocation.
Meaning
The process of using sound waves to determine the location of objects in the environment.
Synonyms
- Sonar
- Bio-sonar
- Acoustic location
