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It is the length of a man's arm!
Answer
Since a fathom is 2 yards (6 feet) the above would be a very large man indeed. Confusion with the yard is suspected.
Actually the fathom is derived from a man's span, that is the distance from fingertip to fingertip across shoulders.
From Wiki: The name derives from the Old English word fæðm meaning embracing arms or a pair of outstretched arms.
What else can I help you with?
How many feet are there in a fathom?
Six feet per fathom.
Is fathom and brazen antonyms?
No
Use fathom in a sentence?
Personally I couldn't fathom out what he was talking about. The ship wreck lay at a depth of fourteen fathoms.
What is a sentence for fathom?
One meaning: She could not fathom how the man who loved her could betray her so carelessly. Another meaning: The submarine had to travel several fathoms before they spotted the fish.
What is the synonym of comprehend?
Understand, conceive, perceive, grasp, fathom...
Who invented fathom?
can u help me
When was the fathom invented?
The fathom, a unit of length typically used to measure the depth of bodies of water, was in use since at least the 5th century in Europe. It is believed to have been developed by seafarers to estimate the depth of the ocean for navigation.
How do you fathom in a sentence?
"I do not fathom what you are talking about." "The water is one fathom deep."
How many meters in one fathom?
1 fathom = 1.8288 meters.
How many yards in a fathom?
1 fathom = 6 feet = 2 yards
Fathom in a sentence?
I could not fathom the problem correctly.
How can you use fathom in a sentence?
We needed to fathom the water
What is fathom equal to?
One fathom = six feet.
How many feet are there in a fathom?
Six feet per fathom.
How many meters in a fathom?
1 fathom = 1.8288 meters
How many cubits in a fathom?
One fathom is about 3.66 cubits.
How many millimeters are in a fathom?
1 fathom = 1828.8 millimeters
