ˈrəm(b) noun
( -s )
Etymology: earlier rumb, from Old Spanish rumbo or Middle French rumb, probably modification (influenced by Latin rhombus rhomb) of Middle Dutch ruum, rume space, room, hold (of a ship); akin to Old High German rūm space, room — more at rhomb , room
1. : rhumb line
2. : one of the points of the mariner's compass — compare compass card