Word Meaning

fathom definition and meaning

n. A measure of length, containing six feet; the space to which a man can extend his arms; -- used chiefly in measuring cables, cordage, and the depth of navigable water by soundings.
n. The measure or extant of one's capacity; depth, as of intellect; profundity; reach; penetration.
v. t. To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
v. t. The measure by a sounding line; especially, to sound the depth of; to penetrate, measure, and comprehend; to get to the bottom of.

Crossword clues for fathom

- Imperial unit of depth
- Measurement for the depth of water
- Measurement of six feet of water
- Nautical depths measurement
- Penetrate the meaning
- Sea-depth measure
- Understand