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to fathom
01
to understand and make sense of something after giving it a lot of thought
Transitive: to fathom a concept or idea
Examples
The novel 's intricate plot required readers to fathom the characters' motivations.
02
to measure how deep something, like water, is
Transitive: to fathom a body of water
Examples
They had to fathom the lake to ensure the boat could safely navigate.
Fathom
01
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
02
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
