sea mile
A 'sea mile' is a unit of distance used primarily in maritime and aviation contexts, synonymous with a nautical mile.
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Definition
B2Navigation
(technical, standard)A unit of distance equivalent to one minute of latitude, approximately 1,852 meters or 6,076 feet.
Example
- The ship traveled 20 sea miles to reach the port.
- Navigators often use sea miles to measure distances between waypoints.
C1Historical
(historical)An older version of the nautical mile in Scandinavia, equal to about 4 nautical miles.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "sea mile":
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