 fathom |
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| 1. | [ verb ] come to understand | |
| Synonyms: | penetrate bottom | |
| Related terms: | understand penetration | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth | |
| Synonyms: | fthm | |
| Related terms: | linear_unit yard | |
| 3. | [ verb ] measure depths with a sounding line, as of a body of water | |
| Synonyms: | sound | |
| Related terms: | quantify sound sounding | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore | |
| Synonyms: | fthm | |
| Related terms: | volume_unit mining | |
| Similar spelling: |
fatten |
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