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11fathom — n. & v. n. (pl. often fathom when prec. by a number) 1 a measure of six feet, esp. used in taking depth soundings. 2 Brit. a quantity of wood six feet square in cross section. v.tr. 1 grasp or comprehend (a problem or difficulty). 2 measure the… …
12fathom — Synonyms and related words: absorb, answer, appraise, appreciate, apprehend, ascertain, assay, assess, assimilate, be acquainted with, be apprised of, be aware of, be cognizant of, be conscious of, be conversant with, be informed, be with one,… …
13fathom — I. n. Six feet, two yards. II. v. a. 1. Sound, try the depth of, measure by a sounding line. 2. Divine, penetrate, reach, understand, comprehend …
14Sounding line — Sounding Sound ing, n. 1. The act of one who, or that which, sounds (in any of the senses of the several verbs). [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) [From {Sound} to fathom.] (a) measurement by sounding; also, the depth so ascertained. (b) Any place or… …
15Sounding line — A sounding line or lead line is a length of thin rope with a plummet, generally of lead, at its end. No matter what metal the plummet is made of, it s still referred to as the lead. In the recent past, depths were measured in fathoms, although… …
16Contour line — This article is about lines of equal value in maps and diagrams. For more meanings of the word contour , see Contour (disambiguation). The bottom part of the diagram shows some contour lines with a straight line running through the location of… …
17Full Fathom Five (band) — Infobox musical artist Name = Full Fathom Five Img capt = Promotional Image Img size = Landscape = yes Background = group or band Alias = Origin = Brisbane, Australia Genre = rock/electronica Years active = Label = Valve Records Associated acts …
18lead line — noun (nautical) plumb line for determining depth • Syn: ↑sounding line • Topics: ↑seafaring, ↑navigation, ↑sailing • Hypernyms: ↑plumb line, ↑ …
19lead line — /led/, Naut. a line by which a lead is lowered into the water to take soundings: in deep sea practice, divided into levels one fathom apart, variously treated as marks and deeps. [1475 85] * * * …
20In soundings — Sounding Sound ing, n. 1. The act of one who, or that which, sounds (in any of the senses of the several verbs). [1913 Webster] 2. (Naut.) [From {Sound} to fathom.] (a) measurement by sounding; also, the depth so ascertained. (b) Any place or… …
