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fathom

/'f/&//D//@/m/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

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

    noun.quantity

    Synonyms fthm

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    noun.quantity

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. 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.

    noun

    Source: webster1913

verb

  1. come to understand

    verb.cognition

    Synonyms bottom penetrate

    Source: WordNet 3.0

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

    verb.change

    Synonyms sound

    Source: WordNet 3.0

  3. To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.

    verb

    Source: webster1913

Nearby words

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