measured mile
measured mile · measured miles
A length of one nautical mile, the limits of which have been accurately measured and…A length of one nautical mile, the limits of which have been accurately measured and are indicated by ranges ashore. It is used by ships to calibrate logs, revolution counters, etc. as well as to measure the ship's speed.
Meaning
1 sensesA length of one nautical mile, the limits of which have been accurately measured and are indicated by ranges ashore. It is used by ships to calibrate logs, revolution counters, etc. as well as to measure the ship's speed.
Forms
plural: measured miles| Singular | measured mile |
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