nautical linear unit (Meaning)

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nautical linear unit (n)

a linear unit of distance used in navigation

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a linear unit of distance used in navigation

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A nautical linear unit, the fathom, is a measure of depth equal to six feet.

Sailors use the nautical linear unit called the fathom to measure the water depth.

The fathom, a nautical linear unit, is widely used in seamanship.

The distance from the bow to the stern of a ship is often measured in nautical linear units.