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Meaning of abeam

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

abeam

Pronunciation:/ə.ˈbiːm//ə.ˈbim/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

    Example: The island was directly abeam of us.

adverb

Definitions

  1. On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative.

  2. Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

preposition

Definitions

  1. Alongside.

    Example: She came abeam the crippled ship.