Rhumb

n.

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(Navigation) A line which crosses successive meridians at a constant angle; - called also rhumb line, and loxodromic curve. See Loxodromic. To sail on a rhumb to sail continuously on one course, following a rhumb line.

Noun

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rhumb - a line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle; the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction Synonyms: loxodrome, rhumb line

line, loxodrome, rhumb line