Fathom is a 6 letter word which starts with the letter F and ends with the letter M for which we found 4 definitions.
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(n.) A measure of length containing six feet; the space to which a man can extend his arms; -- used chiefly in measuring cables cordage and the depth of navigable water by soundings. |
(n.) The measure or extant of one's capacity; depth as of intellect; profundity; reach; penetration. |
(v. t.) To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span. |
(v. t.) The measure by a sounding line; especially to sound the depth of; to penetrate measure and comprehend; to get to the bottom of. |
The word fathom is a 6 letter word that has 2 syllable 's . The syllable division for fathom is: fath-om