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Rhumb Line (Noun)

Meaning

A line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle; the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction.

Classification

Nouns denoting spatial position.

Examples

  • The rhumb line is often used in navigation as a way to simplify the process of charting a course across long distances.
  • In the early days of aviation, pilots relied heavily on the rhumb line to stay on course during long flights.
  • The ship's captain carefully plotted the rhumb line to ensure they would reach their destination as quickly as possible.
  • Because the Earth is a sphere, a rhumb line will eventually deviate from a great circle route, which is the shortest distance between two points.
  • The pilot's use of the rhumb line allowed her to maintain a constant compass direction, even as the landscape below changed dramatically.

Synonyms

  • Rhumb
  • Loxodrome
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