loxodrome
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ریشه و کاربرد
ریشه
The word 'loxodrome' is derived from the Greek words 'loxos' meaning 'oblique' and 'dromos' meaning 'course'.
مثال
- The shortest path between two points on a sphere is along a loxodrome.
- The concept of a loxodrome is used in navigation.
- The loxodrome is also known as a rhumb line.
تعریف انگلیسی
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