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Definition of Fathom

Fathom
Fathom Fath"om, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Fathomed; p. pr. & vb. n. Fathoming.] 1. To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span. [Obs.] --Purchas. 2. The measure by a sounding line; especially, to sound the depth of; to penetrate, measure, and comprehend; to get to the bottom of. --Dryden. The page of life that was spread out before me seemed dull and commonplace, only because I had not fathomed its deeper import. --Hawthotne.

Meaning of Fathom from wikipedia

- A fathom is a unit of length in the imperial and the U.S. customary systems equal to 6 feet (1.8288 m), used especially for measuring the depth of water...
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- Fathom (stylized as FATHOM) is an underwater-themed, immersive art installation located in Portland, Oregon. Launched in February 2024, the installation...
- the original production around 1611. It is the origin of the phrase "full fathom five", after which there are many cultural references, and is an early written...
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- Fathom Castle, also known as Feedom Castle, was a castle in Fathom (sometimes 'Fidun') County Armagh near Newry, County Down, Northern Ireland. A stronghold...