Fthm (Noun)

Meaning ¹

(mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

• Fathom

Hypernyms

• Cubic Measure
• Capacity Measure
• Cubature Unit
• Cubic Content Unit
• Displacement Unit
• Volume Unit
• Cubage Unit

Meaning ²

A linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth.

Classification

Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.

Synonyms

• Fathom

Hypernyms

• Linear Unit