fathom
- n a linear unit of measurement (equal to 6 feet) for water depth
- n (mining) a unit of volume (equal to 6 cubic feet) used in measuring bodies of ore
- v come to understand
- v measure the depth of (a body of water) with a sounding line
fathometer
- n depth finder for determining depth of water or a submerged object by means of ultrasound waves
fatigability
- n susceptibility to fatigue; a tendency to get tired or lose strength
fatigue
- n temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
he was hospitalized for extreme fatigue
growing fatigue was apparent from the decline in the execution of their athletic skills - n used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
metal fatigue - n (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something
he was suffering from museum fatigue
after watching TV with her husband she had a bad case of football fatigue
the American public is experiencing scandal fatigue
political fatigue - n labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on)
the soldiers were put on fatigue to teach them a lesson
they were assigned to kitchen fatigues - v lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
- v exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
fatigue duty
- n labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on)
fatigue fracture
- n fracture resulting from excessive activity rather than a specific injury
fatigues
- n military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
- n temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
- n used of materials (especially metals) in a weakened state caused by long stress
- n (always used with a modifier) boredom resulting from overexposure to something
- n labor of a nonmilitary kind done by soldiers (cleaning or digging or draining or so on)
they were assigned to kitchen fatigues - v lose interest or become bored with something or somebody
- v exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
fatiha
- n the first or opening sura of the Quran which is the central prayer of Islam and is used on all special occasions as well as during the five daily prayers
fatihah
- n the first or opening sura of the Quran which is the central prayer of Islam and is used on all special occasions as well as during the five daily prayers
fatima
- n youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)
fatimah
- n youngest daughter of the prophet Mohammed and wife of the fourth calif Ali; revered especially by Shiite Muslims (606-632)
fatness
- n excess bodily weight
she disliked fatness in herself as well as in others
fats domino
- n United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)