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Fathom

  1. noun

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

    Similar: fthm

  2. noun

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

    Similar: fthm

  3. verb

    come to understand

    Similar: penetrate, bottom

Word family

fathomable · fathomed · fathoming

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