sea mile meaning

UK /siː maɪl/ US /si maɪl/ 2 syllables

sea mile (noun): a former British unit of length once used in navigation; equivalent to 6,000 feet (1828.8 meters).

Definition of sea mile

  1. a former British unit of length once used in navigation; equivalent to 6,000 feet (1828.8 meters)

    Synonyms: mile

    Type of: nautical linear unit

How to pronounce sea mile

sea mile is pronounced /siː maɪl/ in British English and /si maɪl/ in American English. It has 2 syllables.

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