fathom


Definition: Meaning of, fathom in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈfað(ə)m /

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fathom fathoms
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  1. a unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to six feet or about 1.8 metres
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Prsesent Past Past Participle
fathom, fathom out fathomed, fathomed out fathomed, fathomed out
Present Participle Third Person Singular
fathoming, fathoming out fathoms, fathoms out
also fathom out [transitive]
  1. to understand what something means after thinking about it carefully [=  work out]
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