fathom

Definition of fathom

Nouns

a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
Synonyms:
fthm
Type of:
linear measure, linear unit
a unit of measurement of length
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
Synonyms:
fthm
Type of:
capacity measure, capacity unit, cubage unit, cubature unit, cubic content unit, cubic measure, displacement unit, volume unit
a unit of measurement of volume or capacity

Verbs

come to understand
Synonyms:
bottom, penetrate
Type of:
understand
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
Synonyms:
sound
Type of:
measure, quantify
express as a number or measure or quantity

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Words that contain fathom

fathomable
 fathometer
 unfathomable
 unfathomed