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fathom

Definition:

(nou) a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth (nou) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈfæðəm

Examples:

Nobody could fathom the depth of his sadness.

How could you possibly fathom the depth of my knowledge

I can't fathom the details of the template.

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