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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

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  1. n. 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
  2. n 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