SOUNDING

I. adjective Date: 14th century resonant , sonorous , 2. pompous , imposing , ~ly adverb II. noun Date: 15th century 1. measurement of depth especially with a ~ line, the depth so ascertained, a place or part of a body of water where a hand ~ line will reach bottom, measurement of atmospheric conditions at various heights, a probe, test, or sampling of opinion or intention