Meaning Rhumb Line
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Rhumb LineA line of constant compass direction or bearing which crosses the meridians at the same angle. A part of a great circle.
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Rhumb LineIn navigation, the line followed by a ship sailing on a fixed course or on a wind blowing continuously in the same direction. On a map, chart, or globe, the line representing the path taken when a con [..]
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Rhumb Linea course sailed using a constant compass course. An imaginary line drawn on a chart which crosses all the meridians at a constant angle.
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Rhumb LineAny part of a rhumb as projected on a chart.
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Rhumb LineThe shortest distance between two points; as in: We will reach our destination quickest if we can sail the rhumb line.
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Rhumb LineA straight line compass course between two points. A line on the earth's surface which intersects all meridians at the same angle.
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Rhumb LineA straight line compass course between two points. A line on the earth's surface which intersects all meridians at the same angle.
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Rhumb Line a course following a constant compass direction. Longer than a great circle route, but easier to lay out and navigate. The difference in distance is insignificant except on very long sailings.
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Rhumb Linea straight line compass course between two points
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Rhumb LineA straight line compass course between two points. A line on the earth's surface which intersects all meridians at the same angle.
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Rhumb LineA line that crosses successive meridians at a constant angle. Right of Survivorship
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