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- Dictionaryfathom/ˈfað(ə)m/
noun
- 1. a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 metres), chiefly used in reference to the depth of water: "sonar says that we're in eighteen fathoms"
verb
- 1. understand (a difficult problem or an enigmatic person) after much thought: "the locals could not fathom out the reason behind his new-found prosperity" Similar
- 2. measure the depth of (water): "an attempt to fathom the ocean" Similar
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The meaning of FATHOM is a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water —sometimes used in the singular when qualified by a number. How to use fathom in a sentence.
FATHOM definition: 1. a unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to 1.8 metres or 6 feet 2. to discover the…. Learn more.
To fathom something is to understand it thoroughly. It's usually used in the negative, as in "I can't fathom why he doesn't want to go along with us."
Fathom definition: a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Abbreviation. See examples of FATHOM used in a sentence.
FATHOM meaning: 1. a unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to 1.8 metres or 6 feet 2. to discover the…. Learn more.
A fathom is a measurement of 1.8 metres or 6 feet, used when referring to the depth of water.
n. 1. (Units) a unit of length equal to six feet (1.829 metres), used to measure depths of water. 2. (Mining & Quarrying) mining a unit of volume usually equal to six cubic feet, used in measuring ore bodies. 3. (Forestry) forestry a unit of volume equal to six cubic feet, used for measuring timber. vb ( tr)
A fathom is a measurement of 1.8 metres or 6 feet, used when referring to the depth of water.
FATHOM definition: 1. to be able to understand something after thinking about it a lot: 2. a unit for measuring the…. Learn more.
fathom. (usually in negative sentences) to understand or find an explanation for something. fathom somebody/something (out) She knew he was angry with her, for some reason she couldn't fathom. It is hard to fathom the pain felt at the death of a child. fathom (out) what, where, etc….
