| 释义 |
rhumb
\ˈrəm(b)\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: earlier rumb, from Old Spanish rumbo or Middle French rumb, probably modification (influenced by Latin rhombus rhomb) of Middle Dutch ruum, rume space, room, hold (of a ship); akin to Old High German rūm space, room — more at rhomb, room
1. : rhumb line
2. : one of the points of the mariner's compass — compare compass card |