Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

rhumb line

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.39 in modern English

Syllables
rhum-b -line
IPA
16
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A line that cuts all meridians at the same angle, the path of a vessel that maintains a constant compass direction.

Example Sentences

Inflected Forms

rhumb lines (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

orthodrome

Synonyms

rhumb loxodrome

Questions

What does rhumb line mean?
A line that cuts all meridians at the same angle, the path of a vessel that maintains a constant compass direction.

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