DICTIONARY ENTRY
2 SYLLABLES
fathom
/'fæðəm/ · fæðəm
Fathom has 2 syllables: fath · om.
fath
01
om
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verb. Measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line.
noun. A linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth.
noun. (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore.
verb. Come to understand.
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