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From fathom (“nautical length measurement used for depth”) + -meter.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
fathometer
Today it means: A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water. Full definition →
Today it means: A depth finder that uses sound waves to determine the depth of water. Full definition →
From fathom (“nautical length measurement used for depth”) + -meter.
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.