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(<i>n.</i>) A measure of length, containing six feet\; the space to which a man can extend his arms; -- used chiefly in measuring cables, cordage, and the depth of navigable water by soundings.<p>2. (<i>n.</i>) The measure or extant of one's capacity; depth, as of intellect; profundity; reach; penetration.<p>3. (<i>v. t.</i>) To encompass with the arms extended or encircling; to measure by throwing the arms about; to span.<p>4. 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