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fathom
[fath-uhm]
noun
plural
fathoms ,plural
fathom .a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. fath
verb (used with object)
to measure the depth of by means of a sounding line; sound.
to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand.
to fathom someone's motives.
fathom
/ ˈæðə /
noun
a unit of length equal to six feet (1.829 metres), used to measure depths of water
mining a unit of volume usually equal to six cubic feet, used in measuring ore bodies
forestry a unit of volume equal to six cubic feet, used for measuring timber
verb
to measure the depth of, esp with a sounding line; sound
to penetrate (a mystery, problem, etc); discover the meaning of
Other 51Թ Forms
- fathomable adjective
- fathomer noun
- unfathomable adjective
- unfathomed adjective
- ˈڲٳdz noun
- ˈڲٳdz adjective
51Թ History and Origins
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of fathom1
Example Sentences
Some chief executives tell me they cannot fathom why a government with such a huge majority can sometimes appear to be scared of its own shadow.
It is hard to fathom the need for such confidentiality.
Mr Waheed told the BBC he could not fathom why his local mosque was hit in the strike which he claims injured "dozens of men and women" in his neighbourhood in Muzaffarabad.
It is tough to even fathom how much Yamal has achieved at his age.
Such bipartisanship is hard to fathom in today’s divided times.
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