minute of arc en · NOUN
Meanings
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An angle, one sixtieth of a degree or 1/21,600 of a complete circle.
A geographical mile is exactly equal to one minute of arc along the Earth's equator.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| minutes of arc | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Synonyms
arcminute · arcmin · minute of angle · minute · MOA