nautical mile
A "nautical mile" is a unit of distance used in maritime and aviation contexts, defined as exactly 1,852 meters.
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Definition
B2Maritime and Aviation
(technical)A unit of distance equal to 1,852 meters or approximately 6,076 feet, used primarily in navigation.
Example
- The ship traveled 50 nautical miles to reach the next port.
- Pilots use nautical miles to calculate flight distances.
C1Geography
(technical)A distance equal to one minute of arc along a meridian on the Earth's surface.
Example
- One nautical mile represents one minute of latitude.
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