Definition of fathom

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Fathom (v. t.) To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.

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Inframedian :: Inframedian (a.) Of or pertaining to the interval or zone along the sea bottom, at the depth of between fifty and one hundred fathoms..
Soundless :: Soundless (a.) Not capable of being sounded or fathomed; unfathomable.
Fathoming :: Fathoming (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Fatho.
Mark :: Mark (n.) One of the bits of leather or colored bunting which are placed upon a sounding line at intervals of from two to five fathoms. The unmarked fathoms are called deeps..
Sound :: Sound (v. t.) To measure the depth of; to fathom; especially, to ascertain the depth of by means of a line and plummet..
Fathomer :: Fathomer (n.) One who fathoms.
Fathomable :: Fathomable (a.) Capable of being fathomed.
Lacerta :: Lacerta (n.) A fathom.
Abyssal :: Abyssal (a.) Belonging to, or resembling, an abyss; unfathomable..
Abysmally :: Abysmally (adv.) To a fathomless depth; profoundly.
Fathomless :: Fathomless (a.) Incapable of being fathomed; immeasurable; that can not be sounded.
Fathom :: Fathom (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..
Fadme :: Fadme (n.) A fathom.
Delve :: Delve (v. t.) To dig into; to penetrate; to trace out; to fathom.
Abyss :: Abyss (n.) A bottomless or unfathomed depth, gulf, or chasm; hence, any deep, immeasurable, and, specifically, hell, or the bottomless pit..
Fathom :: Fathom (n.) The measure or extant of one's capacity; depth, as of intellect; profundity; reach; penetration..
Depthless :: Depthless (a.) Of measureless depth; unfathomable.
Fathomed :: Fathomed (imp. & p. p.) of Fatho.
Tut-work :: Tut-work (n.) Work done by the piece, as in nonmetaliferous rock, the amount done being usually reckoned by the fathom..
Span :: Span (v. t.) The space from the thumb to the end of the little finger when extended; nine inches; eighth of a fathom.
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