rhumbline
noun as in strong fondness
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Example:The ship followed a rhumb line to maintain its course over long distances.
Definition:An imaginary line on the surface of the Earth that intersects all meridians at the same angle
From rhumb line
Example:Compared to a rhumb line, the great circle route is often more efficient in terms of distance.
Definition:A route taken on the surface of the Earth along a great circle, which is the shortest distance between two points
From great circle route
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