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rhumb′ line′,

Nautical, Naval Termsa 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. Also called loxodrome, rhumb.

1660–70

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rhumb line n

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

Often shortened to: rhumb Etymology: 16th Century: from Old Spanish rumbo, apparently from Middle Dutch ruum space, ship's hold, but also influenced by Latin rhombus

'rhumb line' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):

rhumb - loxodrome - Mercator projection - Mercator track

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