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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{{which|date=March 2010}}{{specify|date=March 2010}} exist. |
'''Klick''' is a common military term meaning [[kilometer]] when referring to distance.<ref name="About"> {{cite web |url=http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/f/faqklickdef.htm |title=How Far is a "Klick" in the Military? |author=Rod Powers |publisher=About.com |archiveurl=http://www.webcitation.org/5oxbexiFj |archivedate=2010-04-13 |accessdate=2010-04-13}} </ref> 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{{which|date=March 2010}}{{specify|date=March 2010}} 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]]. |
'''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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== References == |
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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?] |
* [http://usmilitary.about.com/od/theorderlyroom/f/faqklickdef.htm About.com's 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] |
* [http://www.randomhouse.com/wotd/index.pperl?date=19960719 The Mavens' Word of the Day - Klick] |
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Revision as of 14:06, 13 April 2010
Klick is a common military term meaning kilometer when referring to distance.[1] Its use became popular among US soldiers during the Vietnam War during the 1960s/1970s, although veterans 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 condensed pronunciation or contraction of the term kilometer, although other theories[which?][specify] exist.
Click (with same pronunciation but spelled with "c" instead of a "k") is another military term meaning one minute of arc when adjusting the sighting system on a weapon such as a rifle.
References
- ^ Rod Powers. "How Far is a "Klick" in the Military?". About.com. Archived from the original on 2010-04-13. Retrieved 2010-04-13.
External links
- About.com's U.S. Military FAQ -- How Far is a "Klick" in the Military?
- The Mavens' Word of the Day - Klick
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