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measured miles

measured miles is the plural of measured mile.

Meaning of measured mile

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.

Questions about measured miles

What is measured miles the plural of?
Measured miles is the plural of measured mile.

Words near measured miles in the dictionary

  1. measurebators
  2. measured
  3. measured drop
  4. measured drops
  5. measured mile
  6. measured miles
  7. measured off
  8. measured one's length
  9. measured out
  10. measured strength
  11. measured swords

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