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rhumb line

/ˈrʌm laɪn/

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/ˈrʌm laɪn/C1formaltechnical
  • ruЛиния на поверхности Земли, пересекающая все меридианы под одним и тем же углом, используемая в навигации для прокладки курса с постоянным направлением на карте.

A rhumb line is a path on the Earth's surface that crosses all meridians at the same angle, used primarily in navigation for plotting a constant bearing course on a map or chart.

  1. Navigation pathC2formal

    A line on the Earth's surface that crosses all meridians at the same angle, used in navigation for constant bearing.

    ruЛиния постоянного азимута

    • The captain plotted a rhumb line course from Lisbon to New York.
    • Rhumb lines are easier to follow than great circles for long voyages.
    • Navigators use rhumb lines to maintain a steady compass heading.