Definition of rhumb
rhumbs
play \ˈrəmz\1 : a line or course on a single bearing
2 : any of the points of the mariner's compass
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Origin and Etymology of rhumb
Spanish rumbo rhumb, rhumb line
First Known Use: 1576
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