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English noun: fathom | |||
| 1. | fathom (quantity) a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth | ||
| Synonyms | fthm | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | linear measure, linear unit | ||
| Part holonym | pace, yard | ||
| 2. | fathom (quantity) (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore | ||
| Synonyms | fthm | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | capacity measure, capacity unit, cubage unit, cubature unit, cubic content unit, cubic measure, displacement unit, volume unit | ||
| Domain category | excavation, mining | ||
English verb: fathom | |||
| 1. | fathom (cognition) come to understand | ||
| Synonyms | bottom, penetrate | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s somebody. Somebody ----s that CLAUSE | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | understand | ||
| 2. | fathom (change) measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line | ||
| Synonyms | sound | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | measure, quantify | ||
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