fathomable

Definition of Fathomable in English :

1. fathomable, plumbable, soundable

(of depth) capable of being sounded or measured for depth

2. fathomable

(of meaning) capable of being penetrated or comprehended

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Fathomable

noun

1.

a unit of length equal to six feet (1.829 metres), used to measure depths of water

2. mining

a unit of volume usually equal to six cubic feet, used in measuring ore bodies

3. forestry

a unit of volume equal to six cubic feet, used for measuring timber

verb (transitive)

4.

to measure the depth of, esp with a sounding line; sound

5.

to penetrate (a mystery, problem, etc); discover the meaning of

noun

1.

a unit of length used to measure the depth of water or the length of a nautical rope or cable, equal to 6 ft (1.8288 m)

verb transitive

2.

to measure the depth of; sound

3.

to get to the bottom of; understand thoroughly

n. Abbr. fth. or fm.

A unit of length equal to 6 feet (1.83 meters), used principally in the measurement and specification of marine depths.

tr.v. fath·omed, fath·om·ing, fath·oms

1. To penetrate to the meaning or nature of; comprehend.

2. To determine the depth of; sound.