Английский разговорный словарь (основной) - fathom

ˈfæðəm 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 depth of (water) with a sounding-line. øøfathomable adj. fathomless adj. [OE fóthm outstretched arms f. Gmc]