fathom (n.)

  1. a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

    [ Syn: fthm ]

  2. (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore

    [ Syn: fthm ]

    fathom (v.)

  1. come to understand

    [ Syn: penetrate , bottom ]

  2. measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line

    [ Syn: sound ]

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