fathom
/fˈæðəm/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
verb
- come to understand
- measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
noun
- 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
Synonyms for fathom
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