mile
Definition
Traditional measure of distance now used only in the US and a few other countries. One mile equals 8 furlongs, 80 surveyor's chains, 320 rods, 1760 yards, 5280 feet, or 1609.34 meters.
mile is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
mile appears in the definitions of the following terms:
tropical rain forest,
nautical mile,
clo,
degree (º),
revenue passenger mile (RPM),
website,
township,
linehaul,
Richter scale,
continuity plan
and
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