How deep is a fathom?
A fathom is a unit of length equal to 6 feet, used principally in the measurement and specification of marine depths.
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A measure of length, containing six feet; the space to which a man can extend his arms; -- used chiefly in measuring depth.
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A fathom is equal to six feet deep. ChaCha!
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Fathom is a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Thanks ChaCha on!
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fath*om (fm) n. A unit of length equal to 6 feet (1.83 meters), used in the measurement and specification of marine depths.
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A fathom is a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth. Thanks for choosing ChaCha!
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