rumbo — meaning in English

English meaning

• bearing noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
• course noun A structured series of lessons or lectures on a subject, often part of a qualification.
• tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.

Senses

rumbo is used for these senses in English:

• bearing (mechanical engineering) A mechanical device that supports another part or reduces friction.
• bearing (navigation, nautical) The horizontal angle between the direction of an object and another object, or between it and that of true north; a heading or direction.
• course (nautical) The direction of movement of a vessel at any given moment.
• on the way Heading to a certain place.
• tack (nautical) A course or heading that enables a sailing vessel to head upwind.

bearing — full definition

1. noun A mechanical part that supports a moving component and reduces friction between surfaces.
2. noun A direction or angle measured relative to true north, used to describe position or heading.
3. noun A person's posture, manner, or general demeanour.
4. noun Relevance or connection to a matter.

course — full definition

1. noun A structured series of lessons or lectures on a subject, often part of a qualification.
2. noun The path or direction that something (like a ship, plane, river, or plan of action) follows.
3. noun One of the separate parts of a meal, served one after another.
4. verb To flow or move quickly, especially of liquid.

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