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rhumb line in French

loxodromie

noun

(nautical) A line that cuts all meridians at the same angle, the path of a vessel that maintains a constant compass direction.

ligne de vent

noun

(nautical) A line that cuts all meridians at the same angle, the path of a vessel that maintains a constant compass direction.

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