What is another word for loxodrome?
Pronunciation: [lˈɒksədɹˌə͡ʊm] (IPA) 
A loxodrome is a type of navigational path that follows a constant angle with respect to the meridians of longitude. Synonyms for loxodrome include rhumb line, line of constant bearing, and loxodromic curve. The term "rhumb line" is widely used in nautical navigation and refers to the path followed by a ship when navigating a constant course. Loxodromic curve is a mathematical term that refers to a curve that intersects a given set of lines at a constant angle. The term "line of constant bearing" also describes the path taken by a ship when maintaining a constant compass bearing. Overall, these terms are all used to describe the same type of navigational path.
