RHUMB


Meaning of RHUMB in English

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

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