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Definitions and Meaning of fathom in English
fathom (n)
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
fathom (v)
come to understand
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
fathom (n.)
A measure of length, containing six feet; the space to which a man can extend his arms; -- used chiefly in measuring cables, cordage, and the depth of navigable water by soundings.
The measure or extant of one's capacity; depth, as of intellect; profundity; reach; penetration.
fathom (v. t.)
To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
The measure by a sounding line; especially, to sound the depth of; to penetrate, measure, and comprehend; to get to the bottom of.
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fathom
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth, (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore, come to under
plumb,scale,span,gauge,gauge,sound,remeasure,Replumb
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