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Fathom

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Table of contents

1 English

1.1 Etymology
1.2 Noun

1.2.1 Translations

1.3 Transitive verb

1.3.1 Synonyms
1.3.2 Translations

1.4 Related terms

English

Etymology

From Old English, fæthm, meaning outstretched arms. Of Germanic origins.

Noun

A unit of length equal to six feet, used mainly for measuring depths in seas or oceans.

Translations

Danish: favn
French: brasse f
Italian: braccio m

Transitive verb

To manage to comprehend (a problem, etc.)
I can't fathom what this does.

Synonyms

fathom out, figure out, puzzle out, work out

Translations

Danish: begribe (1)
French: saisir, comprendre (1)
Italian: capire

Related terms

fathomable
fathometer
fathom out
unfathomable

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WordNet Definitions

The noun "fathom" has two senses:

fathom

The verb "fathom" has two senses:

fathom

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