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rhumb

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

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Word length
5
Starts with
R
Ends with
B
Contains
HU
Scrabble score
12

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ɹʌm

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noun

  1. 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

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