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Definition of Fathom
1. Noun. A linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth.
2. Verb. Come to understand.
Exact synonyms: Bottom, Penetrate
Generic synonyms: Understand
Derivative terms: Penetration, Penetrative
Generic synonyms: Understand
Derivative terms: Penetration, Penetrative
3. Noun. (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore.
Exact synonyms: Fthm
Category relationships: Excavation, Mining
Generic synonyms: Capacity Measure, Capacity Unit, Cubage Unit, Cubature Unit, Cubic Content Unit, Cubic Measure, Displacement Unit, Volume Unit
Category relationships: Excavation, Mining
Generic synonyms: Capacity Measure, Capacity Unit, Cubage Unit, Cubature Unit, Cubic Content Unit, Cubic Measure, Displacement Unit, Volume Unit
4. Verb. Measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line.
Exact synonyms: Sound
Generic synonyms: Measure, Quantify
Derivative terms: Sound, Sounder, Sounding, Sounding
Generic synonyms: Measure, Quantify
Derivative terms: Sound, Sounder, Sounding, Sounding
Definition of Fathom
1. 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.
2. v. t. To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
Definition of Fathom
1. to understand [v -ED, -ING, -S] - See also: understand
Lexicographical Neighbors of Fathom
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