nautical linear unit
nautical linear unit

nautical mile


Definition: Meaning of, nautical mile in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈnɔːtɪk(ə)l mʌɪl /

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nautical mile nautical miles
[countable]
  1. a unit for measuring distance at sea, equal to about 1.15 miles or 1852 metres
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nautical mile used in phrases

  • international nautical mile (noun)
    1. a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude
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