Doppler

Noun

Word Frequency: 3.4

Definitions

1.NounEllipsis of Doppler ultrasonography: Any of various types of ultrasonography that use the Doppler effect; especially, medical versions thereof.

"Hypomotility was visible on doppler."

2.NounEllipsis of Doppler radar.

"An incipient storm cell was visible on doppler."

3.NounEllipsis of Doppler sonar.

"A school of herring was visible on doppler."

4.VerbTo travel while emitting a sound that changes pitch due to the Doppler effect.

"The race car dopplered past."

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