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English noun: fthm

1. fthm (quantity) a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth


Synonymsfathom


Broader (hypernym)linear measure, linear unit


Part holonympace, yard

2. fthm (quantity) (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore


Synonymsfathom


Broader (hypernym)capacity measure, capacity unit, cubage unit, cubature unit, cubic content unit, cubic measure, displacement unit, volume unit


Domain categoryexcavation, mining









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