International Nautical Mile (Noun)
Meaning
A unit of length used in navigation; exactly 1,852 meters; historically based on the distance spanned by one minute of arc in latitude.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The ship's speed was measured in knots, with one knot being equal to one international nautical mile per hour.
- The distance between the two ports was approximately 500 international nautical miles, a journey that would take several days by sea.
- The new navigation system used the international nautical mile as its standard unit of measurement for calculating distances and speeds.
- The sailor carefully plotted the ship's course, using the international nautical mile to ensure accurate calculations and safe passage.
- The international nautical mile was adopted as a standard unit of measurement in the 19th century, replacing earlier units such as the geographical mile.