rhumb-line

A form of rhumb line — A line that cuts all meridians at the same angle, the path of a vessel that maintains a constant compass direction.

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Meanings

nounrhumb-line (plural rhumb-lines)

plural rhumb-lines

  1. alternativeAlternative spelling of rhumb line.
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APA

rhumb-line. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rhumb-line

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“rhumb-line.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/rhumb-line. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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