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Abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/

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

📖 Definitions of "Abeam"

adjective
  1. 1

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

    "The island was directly abeam of us."

adverb
  1. 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. 2

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

preposition
  1. 1

    Alongside.

    "She came abeam the crippled ship."

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