“Rhumb” or “Rum”

Overview

rhumb / rum are similar-sounding terms with different meanings (referred to as homophones). To better understand the differences, see below for definitions, pronunciation guides, and example sentences using each term. 👇

Definitions

rhumb: NA

rum: (noun) liquor distilled from fermented molasses.

Pronunciation

rhumb: NA

rum: r·AH·m

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Examples in Context

Examples of “rhumb”

…compass course, known as the rhumb line route; this is 2,902…
Rhumb line
…the great circle and the rhumb line.

Examples of “rum”

Mon Repos (rum)
…island that has the most rum distilleries and brands.
…BallGreezy, Ice Berg, Desloc, Gunplay, Rum & Young Cash)
Trois Rivières (rum)
Bologne (rum)
Longueteau (rum)
Saint James (rum)
Kraken Rum began using Sea of Love…
Damoiseau (rum)
Rum)

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