Knot

{
  "id": "MLC-T-MET-001490",
  "term": "Knot",
  "field": "Meteorology and atmospheric science",
  "definitions": [
    "A unit of speed commonly used in meteorology and navigation, defined as one nautical mile per hour. It is equivalent to approximately 0.514 meters per second or 1.151 miles per hour. Wind speeds in marine forecasts and aviation weather reports are frequently expressed in knots.",
    "(abbrev. Kt) Unit of speed used in navigation, equal to 1 nautical mile (the length of 1 minute latitude) per hour or about 1.15 statute miles per hour, or 0.5 meters/sec)."
  ],
  "references": [
    "NWS Glossary"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/meteorology/knot/"
}