loxodrome en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈlɒksədɹəʊm/ (UK)
Etymology
Back-formation from loxodromic, from Ancient Greek λοξός (loxós, “oblique”) + δρόμος (drómos, “course”) via French.
Meanings
- A line on a surface (such as the Earth) that cuts all meridians at a constant angle (but not a right angle) – on Earth, the path followed by a ship or aircraft that maintains a constant course by the compass.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| loxodromes | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Relateds
great circle · loxodromics · loxodromic transformation · loxodromic