English noun: fthm | |||
1. | fthm (quantity) a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth | ||
Synonyms | fathom | ||
Broader (hypernym) | linear measure, linear unit | ||
Part holonym | pace, yard | ||
2. | fthm (quantity) (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore | ||
Synonyms | fathom | ||
Broader (hypernym) | capacity measure, capacity unit, cubage unit, cubature unit, cubic content unit, cubic measure, displacement unit, volume unit | ||
Domain category | excavation, mining | ||