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Definition of FATHOM
Pronunciation : FATHOM

noun : FATHOM

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 1. (

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

  • 2. (

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

verb : FATHOM

Source:WordNet 3.1

  • 2. (

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


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