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fathom sound

Measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line WordNet 3.0

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Measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

To measure the depth of, take a sounding of. Wiktionary

(transitive) to measure the depth of, take a sounding of. Wiktionary (translation)

Test; ascertain the depth of water with a sounding line or other device. Wiktionary

Mariners on sailing ships would sound the depth of the water with a weighted rope. Wiktionary

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WordNet 3.0 & Open English WordNet

fathom, sound

Wiktionary

fathom, sound

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