naut mi (Meaning)
naut mi (n)
a former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile
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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naut mi Sentence Examples
- The ship navigated through the treacherous waters, maintaining a safe distance of 10 nautical miles from the coast.
- The distance between the two islands was approximately 25 nautical miles, requiring several hours of sailing.
- The captain plotted the course on the chart, meticulously measuring distances in nautical miles to ensure accuracy.
- The aircraft carrier's radius of operation extended hundreds of nautical miles, enabling it to patrol a vast area.
- The lighthouse beam illuminated the surrounding waters, providing a beacon of hope for ships navigating within 20 nautical miles.
- The submarine submerged to a depth of 200 nautical feet, maintaining a safe distance from the enemy vessel.
- The fishing boat ventured 30 nautical miles offshore, hoping to find abundant marine life.
- The search and rescue team scanned an area of 15 nautical miles, hoping to locate the missing vessel.
- The hurricane's eye was approximately 50 nautical miles wide, bringing with it strong winds and heavy rain.
- The transatlantic voyage spanned over 4,000 nautical miles, requiring several days of uninterrupted sailing.
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a former British unit of length equivalent to 6,080 feet (1,853.184 meters); 800 feet longer than a statute mile, a unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1
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The ship navigated through the treacherous waters, maintaining a safe distance of 10 nautical miles from the coast.
The distance between the two islands was approximately 25 nautical miles, requiring several hours of sailing.
The captain plotted the course on the chart, meticulously measuring distances in nautical miles to ensure accuracy.
The aircraft carrier's radius of operation extended hundreds of nautical miles, enabling it to patrol a vast area.
