Definitions

1. noun

A rhumb line or a line of constant bearing on a chart or map, especially one drawn on a sphere or an ellipsoid.

“The navigators used the loxodrome to determine their course and reach the destination safely.”

2. noun

A curve on a sphere or an ellipsoid, such as the Earth’s surface, that represents a path of constant bearing from a fixed point.

“The mathematician studied the loxodrome and its applications in navigation and geography.”