kn — meaning in English: kn

Definition

▶ kn

The term 'kn' is typically used as an abbreviation or symbol, often representing a unit of measurement for speed, specifically knots, which denotes nautical miles per hour.

The term 'kn' is typically used as an abbreviation or symbol, often representing a unit of measurement for speed, specifically knots, which denotes nautical miles per hour.

▶ The boat was traveling at a speed of 20 kn.

El barco viajaba a una velocidad de 20 nudos.

▶ The pilot reported the wind speed as 15 kn.

El piloto informó que la velocidad del viento era de 15 nudos.

▶ She checked the speed of the yacht, which was 25 kn.

Ella verificó la velocidad del yate, que era de 25 nudos.