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noun
A fixed line on a compass corresponding to the direction of movement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Qualifier: navigation
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Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
noun
a fixed line on a ship's compass indicating its heading
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: lubber's line, lubber's mark, lubber's point
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: reference point, point of reference, reference
History
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