fathom (20 synonym found)

Fathom has 20 synonyms. The top synonyms for fathom are plumb the depths, make a sounding, take soundings, sling the lead, linear measure, cast the lead, volume unit, search into and 12 more. Another word for fathom is plumb the depths. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for fathom?

A common synonym for fathom is plumb the depths. Other synonyms include make a sounding, take soundings, sling the lead, linear measure.

How many synonyms does fathom have?

Fathom has 20 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does fathom mean?

(n): Grasp, envelopment, control; a measure of length corresponding to the outstretched arms, standardised to six feet, now used mainly for measuring depths in seas or oceans (v): to encircle with out

Definition of fathom:

(n) : Grasp, envelopment, control; a measure of length corresponding to the outstretched arms, standardised to six feet, now used mainly for measuring depths in seas or oceans
(v) : to encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace; to measure the depth of, take a sounding of
"I can't for the life of me fathom what this means."
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Definition of fathom:

(n) : Grasp, envelopment, control; a measure of length corresponding to the outstretched arms, standardised to six feet, now used mainly for measuring depths in seas or oceans
(v) : to encircle with outstretched arms, especially to take a measurement; to embrace; to measure the depth of, take a sounding of
"I can't for the life of me fathom what this means."
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