Abeam

Pronunciation

• RP IPA: /É™.ˈbiːm/
• US IPA: /É™.ˈbim/

Origin

-("in the direction of") + beam("keel")

Full definition of abeam

Adverb

1. (nautical, aircraft) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel FM 55-501 Marine Crewman’s Handbook or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative

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

Adjective

1. (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. Mid 19^th century.
• 2005, William Thomas Generous, Sweet Pea at War: A History of USS Portland, The attack on the abeam ship, Louisville, killed Commander Cruiser Division Four ...
2. The island was directly abeam of us.

Preposition

1. (nautical) Alongside. Mid 19^th century.She came abeam the crippled ship.

Anagrams

• ameba