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#REDIRECT [[Kilometre]] |
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'''Klick''' is a common military term meaning [[kilometer]] when referring to distance. Its use became popular among [[US]] soldiers during the [[Vietnam War]] during the 1960s/1970s, although [[veteran]]s of the war recall its usage as early as the 1950s. The term is of unknown origin. It is likely to be an example of [[relaxed pronunciation|condensed pronunciation]] or [[contraction (grammar)|contraction]] of the term kilometer, although other theories exist. |
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'''Click''' ''(with same pronunciation but spelled with "c" instead of a "k")'' is another military term meaning one [[Minute of Arc#Firearms|minute of arc]] when adjusting the sighting system on a weapon such as a [[rifle]]. |
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== External links == |
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* [http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/f/faqklickdef.htm U.S. Military FAQ -- How Far is a "Klick" in the Military?] |
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* [http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19960719 The Mavens' Word of the Day - Klick] |
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[[Category:Military slang and jargon]] |
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[[Category:Units of length]] |
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[[de:Klick (Militär)]] |
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