angular mil en · NOUN
Etymology
Shortening of milliradian
Meanings
- A unit of angular measurement equal to 1/6400 of a complete circle. At 1000 metres one mil subtends about one metre (~0,98 m). Also 1/6000 and 1/6300 are used in other countries.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| angular mils | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Synonyms
Translations (3)
fr millième (unit of angular measurement) · ru мил (unit of angular measurement) · fi piiru (unit of angular measurement)