Meaning Of The Word Fathom

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fathom
countable noun: A fathom is a measurement of 1.8 metres or 6 feet, used when referring to the depth of water.

fathom in American English
a unit of length used to measure the depth of water or the length of a nautical rope or cable, equal to 6 ft (1.8288 m)
to measure the depth of; sound

fathom in American Englishesp. collectively
noun: a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements

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