mile |
a unit of length equal to 5,280 feet or 1.609 kilometers; statute mile. (abbr.: mi.) [3 definitions] |
mileage |
distance in terms of miles. [4 definitions] |
milepost |
a signpost that indicates the distance in miles to a specified place, or any of a series of posts set at one-mile intervals, as along a highway. |
miler |
one who competes in races one mile in length, esp. a trained runner. |
milestone |
a stone that indicates the distance in miles to a specified place. [2 definitions] |
miliaria |
a disease characterized by inflammation of the skin, esp. near the sweat glands, causing eruptions and blisters and usu. resulting from overexposure to heat; prickly heat. |
milieu |
surroundings or situation; environment. |
militant |
aggressive or combative in attitude or actions, esp. in defense of a cause. [4 definitions] |
militarism |
a policy that emphasizes military strength and preparedness. [3 definitions] |
militarist |
a person who adheres to militarism. |
militarize |
to make ready for military conflict. [2 definitions] |
military |
of or pertaining to warfare or preparation for war. [3 definitions] |
military attaché |
a military officer assigned to a diplomatic post in a foreign country. |
military coup |
the sudden and forceful attempt of a military group to seize state power; coup d'état. |
military-industrial complex |
the U.S. military structure and the industries of the private sector that manufacture military supplies. |
military law |
the group of laws that deal with regulating and disciplining members of the armed forces. |
military police |
military personnel who perform police duties, esp. in respect to other military personnel. |
military science |
the study of military procedures and principles as they are put into practice during warfare. |
militate |
to serve as an influence for or against something. |
militia |
a military body of trained civilians, usu. active only in emergencies. |
militiaman |
a member of a militia. |