rhumb

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Noun rhumb has 1 sense

rhumb line, rhumb, loxodrome - 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
--₁ is a kind of line

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Rhumb

Noun:

A line on the earth's surface that makes the same angle with all meridians.

Example sentence:

The ship followed the rhumb line to navigate accurately across the open seas.

Adjective:

Pertaining to or following a direct course.

Example sentence:

The captain chose the rhumb course to reach their destination quickly.

Adverb:

Directly or straight.

Example sentence:

The plane flew rhumb to the runway without any deviations.

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