Fathom (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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noun, plural fath·oms, (especially collectively) fath·om.
  1. a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Abbreviation: fath
verb (used with object)
  1. to measure the depth of by means of a sounding line; sound.
  2. to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand: to fathom someone's motives.
noun
  1. a unit of length equal to six feet (1.829 metres), used to measure depths of water
  2. a unit of volume usually equal to six cubic feet, used in measuring ore bodies
  3. a unit of volume equal to six cubic feet, used for measuring timber
verb (tr)
  1. to measure the depth of, esp with a sounding line; sound
  2. to penetrate (a mystery, problem, etc); discover the meaning of
Fathom (noun) Definition, Meaning & Examples

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