also lub·ber's line
noun
A line or mark on a compass that is aligned with the central axis of a moving body, especially a ship or aircraft, and represents the heading.
lubber line
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Noun
(plural lubber lines)
- (navigation) A fixed line on a compass corresponding to the direction of movement.
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