lubber’s line
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A lubber line is a fixed mark on a ship's or airplane's compass. It is aligned with the vehicle's longitudinal axis, indicating its direction. This line helps the navigator read the ship's heading by showing where the vehicle is pointing relative to the compass card.12
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