English Explanatory Dictionary

minute of angle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An angle, one sixtieth (1/60ᵗʰ) of a degree, used by gunners as a measurement of accuracy. One minute of angle is roughly equal to 1 inch at 100 yards distance.

Word forms

minute of angle minutes of angle

Synonyms

arcminute minute of arc
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