English to English
fathom
('f/&//D//@/m
)
noun (n)
- a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth(noun.quantity)source: wordnet30
- (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore(noun.quantity)source: wordnet30
- 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.(noun)source: webster1913
verb (v)
- measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line(verb.change)source: wordnet30
- To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.(verb)source: webster1913
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