This is the 16446th most frequent Russian word.
румб
A "румб" is a compass point or direction in navigation.
In this sentence, "румб" refers to a nautical term representing a division of the compass used in navigation.
Корабль изменил курс на один румб вправо.
The ship changed its course by one rhumb to the right.
Here, "румб" is used to describe the direction or bearing identified through astronomical navigation means.
Старый моряк точно определил румб по звездам.
The old sailor precisely determined the rhumb using the stars.
In this example, "румб" is presented as a concept taught for map reading and direction finding in education.