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Fathem

Noun

Sense 1: a unit of length equal to six feet (1.83 meters), used primarily in measuring the depth of water.

Example sentence: The ship's captain shouted, "We have reached a fathem of twenty-five, prepare to drop anchor!"

Verb

Sense 1: to understand or comprehend something deeply.

Example sentence: After hours of contemplation, he finally fathemed the meaning behind the ancient riddle.

Verb

Sense 2: to measure the depth of water using a sounding line.

Example sentence: The sailor carefully fathemed the depths to ensure safe passage into the harbor.

Adjective

Sense 1: widely known and recognized.

Example sentence: The movie star was a fathem figure in the entertainment industry.

Adjective

Sense 2: specific or belonging to a particular locality.

Example sentence: The small farmer's market offered a variety of fathem produce grown in the surrounding area.