1. plural of fathomer; people or devices that measure the depth of water
Usage: nautical; technical
2. people who understand or work to understand something difficult or mysterious
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The ship's fathomers indicated shallow water ahead.
• Modern fathomers use sonar technology to map the ocean floor.
• The researchers were fathomers of ancient mysteries.
• Early navigators relied on simple fathomers to avoid running aground.
• These fathomers of human behavior studied decision-making patterns.