rhumb line
a curve on the surface of a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle. It is the path taken by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a constant compass direction.
Origin of rhumb line
1Words Nearby rhumb line
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How to use rhumb line in a sentence
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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British Dictionary definitions for rhumb line
an imaginary line on the surface of a sphere, such as the earth, that intersects all meridians at the same angle
the course navigated by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a uniform compass heading
Origin of rhumb line
1- Often shortened to: rhumb
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