a curve on the surface of a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle. It is the path taken by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a constant compass direction. Also called loxodrome, rhumb .
[ 1660-70 ]
a curve on the surface of a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle. It is the path taken by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a constant compass direction. Also called loxodrome, rhumb .
[ 1660-70 ]
Random House Webster's Unabridged English dictionary. Полный английский словарь Вебстер - Random House . 2012