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Definitions for: Rhumb
[n] 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
Webster (1913) Definition: Rhumb, n. [F. rumb, Sp. rumbo, or Pg. rumbo, rumo,
probably fr. Gr. ??? a magic wheel, a whirling motion, hence
applied to a point of the compass. See Rhomb.] (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.
Synonyms: loxodrome, rhumb line
See Also: line
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