1 In other words, once we have our x scale, we also know our y scale for a map segment. 2  Rhumb lines are straight segments-The easiest way to understand a rhumb line is to imagine you are sailing a ship. 3  If you point your ship on a compass heading and go forward, you are traveling a rhumb line.
â¢ QUALIFYING (noun). The noun QUALIFYING has 2 senses: 1. the grammatical relation that exists when a word qualifies the meaning of the phrase. 2. success in satisfying a test or requirement. Familiarity information: QUALIFYING used as a noun is rare. Dictionary entry details.
qualify, measure up (verb) prove capable or fit; meet requirements. qualify (verb) pronounce fit or able She was qualified to run the marathon; They nurses were qualified to administer the injections qualify, restrict (verb) make more specific qualify these remarks qualify, dispose (verb) make fit or prepared Your education qualifies you for this job stipulate, qualify, condition, specify (verb)