1noun
a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
01 Word definition
fathom
6 letters · 2 vowels · 4 consonants
Is FATHOM a word?
Yes. FATHOM is a 6-letter noun. a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth Check the official dictionary for your particular word game before playing it.
Correct spelling
F-A-T-H-O-MHow do you spell FATHOM?
FATHOM contains 6 letters, begins with F, and ends with M.
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2noun
(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
Synonyms
Source: Open English WordNet 2025 (CC BY 4.0) ↗fthm
02 Letter breakdown
How is FATHOM spelled?
F1A2T3H4O5M6
03 Word-game status
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About FATHOM.
How do you spell FATHOM?
FATHOM is spelled F-A-T-H-O-M. It contains 6 letters.