Lubber's Line (Noun)
Meaning
A fixed line on a ship's compass indicating its heading.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The lubber's line on the compass indicated that the ship was heading due east.
- To navigate safely, the captain had to align the ship's bow with the lubber's line on the compass.
- The helmsman adjusted the ship's course to match the lubber's line, which showed a bearing of 270 degrees.
- The lubber's line on the compass was marked with a distinctive arrow, making it easy to read the ship's heading.
- As the ship changed course, the navigator carefully monitored the lubber's line to ensure they stayed on track.