fathom Significado & definición

Significado de fathom en español

• 0 a unit for measuring the depth of water, equal to 1.8 metres or 6 feet -- braza

• 1 to discover the meaning of something -- entender

  • For years people have been trying to fathom (out) the mysteries of the whale’s song.

  • I can’t fathom her at all.

• 2 a measure of depth of water (6 feet or 1.8 metres) -- braza

  • The water is 8 fathoms deep.

• 3 to understand (a mystery etc) -- comprender

  • I cannot fathom why she should have left home.