Overview of noun fathom

The noun fathom has 2 senses

• fathom, fthm -- (a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth)


• fathom, fthm -- ((mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore)

Overview of verb fathom

The verb fathom has 2 senses

• penetrate, fathom, bottom -- (come to understand)


• fathom, sound -- (measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line)