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Nautical Mile: A distance equal to 6,082.2 feet. A land mile is 5,280 feet.

Sea Mile: A unit of length distinguished from a nautical mile. One sea mile is equivalent to 1,000 fathoms (6,000 feet).

Nautical Twilight: The time after civil twilight, when the brighter stars used for celestial navigation have appeared and the horizon may still be seen. It ends when the center of the sun is 12 degrees below t . . . View Full Definition

Air Mile: A distance of approx. 6076 feet.

Smile: A cut in the cover of a golf ball which, because of the spherical shape of the ball, appears as a curve similar to a smiling mouth

Unlimited Mileage: No mileage restriction when renting a car. This is the best way to go, as a time-and-mileage rate can be very expensive when you add up the additional mileage charges (can be as high as 25-c . . . View Full Definition

Smile Muscles: The muscles at the base of your buttocks, where the backs of your thighs insert into your pelvis. They form a smiling U shape under each buttock when engaged.

Miles Gloriosus: The braggart soldier, a stock character in classical Roman drama. The braggart soldier is cowardly but boasts of his past deeds, and he becomes involved in sexual catastrophes, bullying, and . . . View Full Definition

Simile: A comparison made with 'as,' 'like,' or 'than.'

Chamomile: Plant with calming, soothing, anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidation properties, ingredient in many creams and lotions for skin care, as well as in hair care products with blond color booster effect.