iso·bath
| \ -ˌbath \
Definition of isobath
(Entry 1 of 2)
1
: an imaginary line or a line on a map or chart that connects all points having the same depth below a water surface (as of an ocean, sea, or lake)
2
: a line similar to an isobath indicating depth below the earth's surface of an aquifer or other geological horizon
isobath
adjective
\ " \
variants:
or isobathic \
¦⸗⸗¦bathik
\
Definition of isobath (Entry 2 of 2)
: having constant depth
Learn More About isobath
Statistics for isobath
Look-up Popularity
Cite this Entry
“Isobath.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/isobath. Accessed 3 Jul. 2022.
Style: MLA
MLA
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Chicago
APA
Merriam-Webster
Test Your Vocabulary
Great Words for Scrabble
-
- Which of the following Q-without-U words means the number five in cards or dice?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something along the way.
TAKE THE QUIZ
A daily challenge for crossword fanatics.
TAKE THE QUIZLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Words at Play
Ask the Editors
Word Games
-
Brand Name Vocabulary Quiz
You’re gonna need some moxie to ace this quiz
Take the quiz
-
Commonly Confused Words Quiz
Take a (break/brake) and (pore/pour) over this (c...
Take the quiz
-
True or False?
Test your knowledge - and maybe learn something a...
Take the quiz
-
Spelling Bee Quiz
Can you outdo past winners of the National Spelli...
Take the quiz
Share isobath