English to Hindi Dictionary

Hindi meaning of fathom

fathom

/noun/ फ़ैदम; गहराई का माप;
/verb/गहराई नापना; थाह लेना; फैदम;

Synonym sound; probe; Fathom;

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English Dictionary:

1. Fathom

[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.
- The measure or extant of one's capacity; depth, as of intellect; profundity; reach; penetration.

2. Fathom

[v. t.]

- To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.
- The measure by a sounding line; especially, to sound the depth of; to penetrate, measure, and comprehend; to get to the bottom of.