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rhumb

noun \ ˈrəm(b) \

Definition of rhumb

plural rhumbs play \ˈrəmz\
1 : a line or course on a single bearing
2 : any of the points of the mariner's compass

Origin and Etymology of rhumb

Spanish rumbo rhumb, rhumb line

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