fathom

Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:

(embrace). Space to which a man can extend his arms; about 6 feet (Acts 27:28).

Concise Bible Dictionary:

See WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.

Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:

Number:
3712 (find all occurrences in KJV Bible)
Greek:
ὀργυιά
Transliteration:
orguia
Phonic:
org-wee-ah’
Meaning:
from 3713; a stretch of the arms, i.e. a fathom
KJV Usage:
fathom