constantheading
nounUK /ˈkɒnstənt ˈhɛdɪŋ/
US /ˈkɑːnstənt ˈhɛdɪŋ/
A constant heading is when a boat or plane keeps pointing the same way without turning.
The pilot kept a constant heading so the plane flew straight to the island.
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2. A title at the top of every page that stays the same.
The report used a constant heading on each page with the company name.
3. A direction that does not change over time in a math or science problem.
In the model, the wind had a constant heading from the north.
4. Keeping the same main idea or topic throughout a talk or piece of writing.
Her speech had a constant heading about kindness to animals.