RHUMB LINE


Meaning of RHUMB LINE in English

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 .