abeam

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Pronunciation

• (RP) IPA: /ə.ˈbiːm/
• (America) IPA: /ə.ˈbim/

Adverb

abeam

1. (nautical, aircraft) 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. [Mid 19^th century.]
2. (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. [Mid 19^th century.]

Translations

• German: Querab

Adjective

abeam

1. (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. [Mid 19^th century.]

   The island was directly abeam of us.

Preposition

1. (nautical) Alongside. [Mid 19^th century.]

   She came abeam the crippled ship.

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