Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mil
Noun
mɪl
Definition
A unit of measurement used for thickness or in military contexts, often equal to one-thousandth of an inch.
Examples
- The plastic sheeting is 6 mil thick.
- The military vehicle was designed to withstand attacks of up to 3 mils of armor.
Meaning
In the context of measurement, ‘mil’ typically refers to a thousandth of an inch. It is often used to describe the thickness of materials such as plastic or metal. In military terms, ‘mil’ can refer to various measurements or units used to describe equipment.
Synonyms
- thousandth of an inch
- military unit
