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Meaning of rhumb

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rhumb

Pronunciation:/ɹʌm/

noun

Definitions

  1. A line which crosses successive meridians at a constant angle

    Synonyms:loxodromerhumb line

  2. One of the 32 points of the compass (compass points)

  3. A unit of angular measure equal to 1/32 of a circle or 11.25°

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/rhumb

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loxodromerhumb linemeridianoblique sailinghemimeridiansemimeridianlubber linequadrant