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FATHOM

Definition:

[noun] a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
Synonyms: fthm
[noun] (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
Synonyms: fthm
[verb] come to understand
Synonyms: penetrate, bottom
[verb] measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
Synonyms: sound