kiloyard

kiloyard
(kyd)
   a traditional unit of distance equal to 1000 yards (exactly 914.4 meters). This unit is used in the U.S., British, and Commonwealth navies in describing ship distances and target ranges.

Dictionary of units of measurement. 2015.

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