英语词汇“rhumb line”的英英意思、用法、释义、翻译、读音、例句、短语、词组-英语词典

rhumb′ line′,

Nautical, Naval Termsa curve on the surface of a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle. It is the path taken by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a constant compass direction. Also called loxodrome, rhumb.

1660–70

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rhumb line n

an imaginary line on the surface of a sphere, such as the earth, that intersects all meridians at the same angle
the course navigated by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a uniform compass heading

Often shortened to: rhumb Etymology: 16th Century: from Old Spanish rumbo, apparently from Middle Dutch ruum space, ship's hold, but also influenced by Latin rhombus

单词	rhumb line
释义	WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024 rhumb′ line′, Nautical, Naval Termsa curve on the surface of a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle. It is the path taken by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a constant compass direction. Also called loxodrome, rhumb. 1660–70 Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: rhumb line n an imaginary line on the surface of a sphere, such as the earth, that intersects all meridians at the same angle the course navigated by a vessel or aircraft that maintains a uniform compass heading Often shortened to: rhumb Etymology: 16th Century: from Old Spanish rumbo, apparently from Middle Dutch ruum space, ship's hold, but also influenced by Latin rhombus
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