"measured mile" meaning in All languages combined

See measured mile on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: measured miles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} measured mile (plural measured miles)
  1. A length of one nautical mile, the limits of which have been accurately measured and are indicated by ranges ashore. It is used by ships to calibrate logs, revolution counters, etc. as well as to measure the ship's speed.
    Sense id: en-measured_mile-en-noun-EjZlUtpX Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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