lubber line

noun

: a fixed line on the compass of a ship or airplane that is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the vehicle

Word History

First Known Use

1858, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of lubber line was in 1858

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“Lubber line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lubber%20line. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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