rhumb

[ ruhm, ruhmb ]

noun

, Navigation.

1. rhumb line.
2. a point of the compass.

rhumb

/ rʌm /

noun

1. short for rhumb line

Word History and Origins

Origin of rhumb¹

1570–80; < Spanish rumbo < Latin rhombus rhombus

Example Sentences

Then note whether the selected rhumb cuts the meridian in the latitude of the place.

From Project Gutenberg

Rhumb lines are drawn from numerous centers over the surface of the terrestrial globe.

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A term when a look-out man announces a rhumb or bearing of any object in this quarter.

From Project Gutenberg

Rhumb Line, a circle on the earth's surface making a given angle with the meridian; applied to the course of a ship in navigation.

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