RHUMB LINE
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Rhumb Line.
Rhumb Line - as a noun
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
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"The sailor followed the rhumb line to ensure a straight course across the ocean."
"Navigators often use a compass to plot a rhumb line on a nautical chart."
"The aircraft's flight path followed the rhumb line between two major cities."
"To reach their destination efficiently, pilots adjust their route to the rhumb line."
"The captain adjusted the ship's heading slightly to stay on the rhumb line."
