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Rhumb Line

Noun - Cartography:

A rhumb line is a line on a map or chart that maintains a fixed angle with the meridians, enabling navigators to sail a constant course.

Example sentence:

The captain plotted the rhumb line on the nautical chart to maintain a constant course during the voyage.

Noun - Navigation:

In navigation, a rhumb line, also known as a loxodrome, is the path taken by a vessel that maintains a constant compass direction.

Example sentence:

The sailor used the rhumb line technique to steer the ship directly westward without adjusting for the curvature of the Earth.

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