fathom
14 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #18,543
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
come to understand
noun
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/fˈæðʌm/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural fathoms
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
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