rhumb line

rhumb line
Rhumb Rhumb, n. [F. rumb, Sp. rumbo, or Pg. rumbo, rumo, probably fr. Gr. ??? a magic wheel, a whirling motion, hence applied to a point of the compass. See {Rhomb}.] (Navigation) A line which crosses successive meridians at a constant angle; -- called also {rhumb line}, and {loxodromic curve}. See {Loxodromic}. [1913 Webster]

{To sail on a rhumb}, to sail continuously on one course, following a rhumb line. [1913 Webster]


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