fathom

definition: (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
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speech part: noun
synonyms: fthm
definition: a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
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speech part: noun
synonyms:
definition: measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
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speech part: verb
synonyms: sound
definition: come to understand
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speech part: verb
synonyms: penetrate

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