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mea·sured mile
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measured milenoun
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.
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measured mile
A nautical measured mile is a nautical mile which is marked by two pairs of towers. A mile is measured by sailing on a given bearing and lining up the pairs of towers. The start of the mile is recorded when the first pair of towers line up and the end of the mile recorded when the second pair line up. To accurately measure performance ships must make at least four to six runs in both directions to allow for the wind and tide. There are several nautical measured miles around the British Isles:
Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms
measured mile
In maritime navigation, distance precisely measured and marked, used by a vessel to calibrate its log.
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of measured mile in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of measured mile in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
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- milla medidaSpanish
- mille mensuraLatin
- gemeten mijlDutch
- milha medidaPortuguese
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