Abeam
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /əˈbiːm/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Abeam is an adverb meaning (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
Meaning
(nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
More Meanings
- (nautical) Alongside.
- Beaming, shining (especially with reference to a person's face or eyes).
- (nautical, aircraft) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 90° or 270° relative.
Example Sentences
She came abeam the crippled ship.
The island was directly abeam of us.
We were heading S.S.W., and had a steady breeze abeam and a quiet sea.
The attack on the abeam ship, Louisville, killed Commander Cruiser Division Four […]
Related Words
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