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A fathom is a unit of measurement used to determine the depth of water, equivalent to 6 feet or approximately 1.83 meters. It is commonly used in nautical contexts to describe how deep a body of water is, particularly for fishing and navigation purposes. The term originates from the Old English word "fæðm," meaning to embrace or encircle, reflecting the historical practice of measuring depth with one's outstretched arms.

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