Definition of Loxodrome

1. Noun. A line on a sphere that cuts all meridians at the same angle; the path taken by a ship or plane that maintains a constant compass direction.

Exact synonyms: Rhumb, Rhumb Line
Generic synonyms: Line

Definition of Loxodrome

1. Noun. (mathematics) A line on a surface (such as the Earth) that cuts all meridians at a constant angle (but not a right angle). ¹

2. Noun. (nautical) The path followed by a ship or aircraft that maintains a constant course by the compass. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Loxodrome

1. [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Loxodrome

lowt
lowted
lowth
lowting
lowts
lowveld
lowvelds
lox
loxapine
loxed
loxes
loxia
loxing
loxodont
loxodonts
loxodrome (current term)
loxodromes
loxodromic
loxodromics
loxodromism
loxodromy
loxoscelism
loxygen
loxygens
loy
loyal
loyaler
loyalest
loyalism
loyalisms

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