ALL meanings of fathoming
fath·om
F f - noun fathoming Present participle of fathom. 1
- noun plural fathoming a unit of length equal to six feet (1.8 meters): used chiefly in nautical measurements. Abbreviation: fath. 1
- verb with object fathoming to measure the depth of by means of a sounding line; sound. 1
- verb with object fathoming to penetrate to the truth of; comprehend; understand: to fathom someone's motives. 1