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KJV Dictionary Definition: fathom

fathom

FATH'OM, n.

1. A measure of length containing six feet, the space to which a man may extend his arms; used chiefly at sea for measuring cables, cordage, and the depth of the sea is sounding by a line and lead.

2. Reach; penetration; depth of thought or contrivance.

FATH'OM, v.t.

1. To encompass with the arms extended or encircling.

2. To reach; to master; to comprehend.

Leave to fathom such high points as these.

3. To reach in depth; to sound; to try the depth.

Our depths who fathoms.

4. To penetrate; to find the bottom or extent. I cannot fathom his design.

fathomed

FATH'OMED, pp. Encompassed with the arms; reached; comprehended.

fathomer

FATH'OMER, n. One who fathoms.

fathoming

FATH'OMING, ppr. Encompassing with the arms; reaching; comprehending; sounding; penetrating.