mil

/mɪl/
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Other forms: mils

Definitions of mil
  1. noun
    a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch; used to specify thickness (e.g., of sheets or wire)
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    type of:
    linear measure, linear unit
    a unit of measurement of length
  2. noun
    a metric unit of volume equal to one thousandth of a liter
    synonyms: cc, cubic centimeter, cubic centimetre, milliliter, millilitre, ml
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    type of:
    metric capacity unit
    a capacity unit defined in metric terms
  3. noun
    an angular unit used in artillery; equal to 1/6400 of a complete revolution
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    type of:
    angular unit
    a unit of measurement for angles
  4. noun
    a Swedish unit of length equivalent to 10 km
    synonyms: Swedish mile, mile
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    type of:
    linear measure, linear unit
    a unit of measurement of length
  5. noun
    a Cypriot monetary unit equal to one thousandth of a pound
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    type of:
    Cypriot monetary unit
    monetary unit in Cyprus
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