Meaning Of The Word Lubber's line

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lubber's line in American English
a fixed mark or line on a compass, aligned with the bow of a ship (or aircraft) and used as by the helmsman in steering a course
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

lubber's line in British English
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