Fathom
A nautical unit of measure equal to one tenth of a nautical mile is known as a cable or nautical cable. In nautical terms, a cable is approximately 608 feet or 185.2 meters long. It is commonly used for measuring distances at sea, especially when referring to the depth of water.
It is usually a linear measure in the downward direction.
Measuring the depth of the water.
No, the word "fathom" is not a term used to measure weight. Instead, it is a unit of measurement used primarily in nautical contexts to measure depth, equal to six feet. The term can also mean to understand something deeply or to comprehend.
To measure the depth of a Samsung tablet, use a digital caliper or ruler to measure the thickness from the front to the back of the device. Place the device on a flat surface, ensuring it's stable, and measure at the thickest point, typically near the edges. Alternatively, you can check the manufacturer's specifications online, which usually include the dimensions, including the depth.
It is usually a linear measure in the vertical direction, measured downwards. If measured upwards, the same measure could be called a height.
Water depth.
An "orifice" is a word for a hole (usually a hole in an animal's body". Therefore the "depth of an orifice" would be a measure of the length from the hole opening to the closed end.
Nautical charts are intended for use as navigational aids, displaying essential information such as the water depth, shoreline and topographical landmarks.
A fathom is a unit of imperial length which is used to measure the depth of water. I fathom is equivalent to 6feet or 1.83metres e.g. 3 fathoms = 18ft or 5.49m
Depth
To measure the jamb depth of a door, use a tape measure to determine the distance from the front edge of the door frame to the back edge. This measurement will give you the jamb depth of the door.