Rechercher
to fathom
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comprendre
to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought
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sonder
measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
Fathom
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brasse
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
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brasse
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
Exemple
After hours of contemplation, he finally fathomed the meaning behind the cryptic message.
Scientists work together to fathom the mysteries of the universe.
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.
