Definition of fathom
English to English noun - a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
source: WordNet 3.0 - (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
source: WordNet 3.0 - 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.
source: Webster 1913 verb - come to understand
source: WordNet 3.0 - measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
source: WordNet 3.0 - To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
source: Webster 1913 English to Tagalog noun - [fázœm] Dipa; sangdipá
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog verb - [fázœm] Dipahín; tarukín
source: Diccionario Ingles-Español-Tagalog
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fathom, fthm, fatima, fat hen, fatimah, fetation, futon, fadme, fiat money, fatten, footman, fiefdom, fifty-one, fit in, feed on, foot-ton, fedayeen, fifty-nine, feed in
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