nautical mile Synonyms
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nautical mile Meaning
nautical mile (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
nautical mile Sentence Examples
- The distance between the two ships was approximately 12 nautical miles.
- Sailors measure their distance traveled in nautical miles, not kilometers.
- The captain calculated that they were still 30 nautical miles from their destination.
- The coast guard issued a warning to stay at least 5 nautical miles away from the oil spill.
- The yacht's maximum speed was 15 knots, which equated to 17.29 nautical miles per hour.
- The sonar detected a shipwreck located 200 nautical miles to the northwest.
- The lighthouse was visible for 10 nautical miles, guiding ships safely to shore.
- The submarine submerged to a depth of 100 nautical miles, setting a new record.
- The fishing boat ventured 50 nautical miles offshore in search of prime fishing grounds.
- The regatta required sailors to navigate through a course marked by buoys spaced 5 nautical miles apart.
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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 distance between the two ships was approximately 12 nautical miles.
Sailors measure their distance traveled in nautical miles, not kilometers.
The captain calculated that they were still 30 nautical miles from their destination.
The coast guard issued a warning to stay at least 5 nautical miles away from the oil spill.
