Synonyms of fathom

fathom

verb

as in to plumb

to measure the depth of (as a body of water) typically with a weighted line

the pilot had to continually fathom the river, which drought conditions had lowered to unprecedented levels

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plumb
• scale
• span
• gauge
• gage
• sound
• remeasure
• replumb

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