mil

Definition

• n. a Cypriot monetary unit equal to one thousandth of a pound
• n. a unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch; used to specify thickness (e.g., of sheets or wire)
• n. an angular unit used in artillery; equal to 1/6400 of a complete revolution

Word forms

Plural

mils

Example sentences

1. n.

   The thickness of the paper is measured in mils to ensure it meets quality standards.

2. n.

   In some engineering applications, a mil is used to describe very small measurements.