GRE Word List
FATHOM
a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water
The meaning of the word fathom is a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters) used especially for measuring the depth of water.
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|---|---|
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| malleable | capable of being extended or shaped by beating with a hammer or by the pressure of rollers |
| malediction | curse |
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