lubber line

lub·ber line

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Definitions of lubber line words

noun lubber line a vertical line on the forward inner side of the bowl of a fixed compass, used as a reference mark indicating the heading of a vessel. 1
noun lubber line a mark on a ship's compass that designates the fore-and-aft axis of the vessel 0
noun lubber line (navigation) A fixed line on a compass corresponding to the direction of movement. 0

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-65

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