sonda

Definitions of sonda
  1. noun
    the metal bob of a plumb line
    synonyms: plomada
  2. noun
    (nautical) plumb line for determining depth
    synonyms: bolina
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    plomada
    a cord from which a metal weight is suspended pointing directly to the earth's center of gravity; used to determine the vertical from a given point
  3. noun
    a flexible slender surgical instrument with a blunt end that is used to explore wounds or body cavities
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    instrumento quirúrgico
    a medical instrument used in surgery
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