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Verst
Definition:
A verst is a unit of distance used in Russia, equivalent to 1.0668 kilometers (0.6629 miles).
Senses:
- Noun: A measurement of distance in Russia.
Usage:
- Popular: The verst is frequently used to indicate distances on Russian road signs.
- Local: In local rural communities, a verst is still commonly used to describe distances between villages.
Sample Sentences:
- The town of Moscow is located approximately 500 versts from Saint Petersburg.
- When traveling by car, it took them six hours to cover a distance of 250 versts.
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