sounding
nounUK /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
US /ˈsaʊndɪŋ/
A sounding is a test to see how deep the water is.
The sailors took a sounding to check the depth of the sea.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of making a sound or noise.
The sounding of the bell told everyone it was lunchtime.
3. A loud noise that echoes, like a warning or signal.
The sounding of the alarm woke the whole town.
4. The way something sounds when you hear it.
Her voice had a cheerful sounding that made people smile.