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fathom

/'fæðəm/

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verb
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
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sound

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measure quantify
noun
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
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fthm

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linear measure linear unit
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(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
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fthm

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cubage unit volume unit capacity unit cubic measure capacity measure displacement unit cubic content unit cubature unit
verb
come to understand
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bottom penetrate

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understand

Definition that contains fathom

abyss a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
abysm a bottomless gulf or pit; any unfathomable (or apparently unfathomable) cavity or chasm or void extending below (often used figuratively)
neritic zone the ocean waters from the low tide mark to a depth of about 100 fathoms