Does knots measure wind speed

Answer

Knots are a unit of speed equal to 1 nautical mile or about 1.15 statute miles per hour. Also, knots are 47 feet 3 in. on log line

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Source: Knots Definition | Definition of Knots at Dictionary.com | dictionary.reference.com

Description: a unit of 47 feet 3 inches (13.79 meters) on a log line, marked off by knots.

Aug 25 2009, 01:12am

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