Fathom — synonyms, definition

1. fathom (Verb)

appreciate apprehend ascertain believe bottom cognise comprehend conclude determine discern dive examine explore gauge grasp inspect investigate know mark measure • • •

fathom (Verb) — Come to understand.

fathom (Verb) — Measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line.

measure quantify quantitate understand

2. fathom (Noun)

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fathom (Noun) — A linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth.

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

capacity measure capacity unit cubage unit cubature unit cubic content unit cubic measure displacement unit linear measure linear unit volume unit pace yard