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1 definition found From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]: Fathom \Fath"om\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Fathomed}; p. pr & vb n. {Fathoming}.] 1. To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about to span. [Obs.] --Purchas. 2. The measure by a sounding line especially, to sound the depth of to penetrate, measure, and comprehend; to get to the bottom of --Dryden. The page of life that was spread out before me seemed dull and commonplace, only because I had not fathomed its deeper import. --Hawthotne.
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