fathom

noun

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth

verb

  1. 1

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

  2. 2

    come to understand

Synonyms

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