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halm

/hɔːm/ noun · British & US
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What does halm mean?

noun

A halm is a unit of measurement for the length of a rope or a cord, especially in nautical contexts. It is equal to 20 feet or 6.1 meters.

Example

"The sailor carefully measured the rope to ensure it was long enough to reach the dock, which was 120 halms away."

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