fathom
/fˈæðʌm/
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Definitions
Noun
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
Noun
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
Verb
come to understand
Verb
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line