Buscar
to fathom
01
entender
to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought
Transitive: to fathom a concept or idea
Example
The novel 's intricate plot required readers to fathom the characters' motivations.
It took her some time to fathom the complexities of the scientific theory.
02
sondear, calibrar
to measure how deep something, like water, is
Transitive: to fathom a body of water
Example
They had to fathom the lake to ensure the boat could safely navigate.
Tuvieron que sondear el lago para asegurar que el barco pudiera navegar de forma segura.
The crew fathomed the river to determine the best place to anchor.
La tripulación sondeó el río para determinar el mejor lugar para anclar.
Fathom
01
fathom, braza
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
02
fathom, braza
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
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