Lubber Line (Noun)
Meaning
A fixed line on a ship's compass indicating its heading.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The captain carefully aligned the ship's bow with the lubber line to ensure they were heading due east.
- The navigational system was malfunctioning, so the crew had to rely on the lubber line on the compass to determine their direction.
- After making some adjustments to the ship's course, the captain checked the lubber line to confirm they were back on track.
- The lubber line on the compass seemed to be off by a few degrees, which was causing some concern among the crew.
- The sailor carefully marked the ship's heading on the chart, referencing the lubber line on the compass to ensure accuracy.