mil
/mɪl/
noun
- A unit of length equal to one thousandth of an inch, used for measuring thickness (e.g., of plastic, wire, or paper).
- A standard trash bag is about 0.9 mils thick.
- The plastic sheet is 10 mils thick.
- The wire has a diameter of 5 mils.
- A unit of angular measurement equal to 1/6400 of a circle, used in military and surveying.
- A full circle is 6400 mils.
- The compass is marked in mils for precise navigation.
- The sniper adjusted his scope by 2 mils.
- Short for milliliter (informal, especially in cooking or medicine).
- Add 5 mils of vanilla extract to the batter.
- The doctor prescribed 10 mils of medicine.
- Pour 200 mils of water into the cup.