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rhumb line
noun
- 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.
rhumb line
noun
- 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
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rhumb line1
First recorded in 1660–70
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Word History and Origins
Origin of rhumb line1
C16: from Old Spanish rumbo , apparently from Middle Dutch ruum space, ship's hold, but also influenced by Latin rhombus
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Example Sentences
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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