ABEAM

abeam

(adverb) at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

abeam (comparative more abeam, superlative most abeam)

(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.]

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

Adjective

abeam (comparative more abeam, superlative most abeam)

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

Preposition

abeam

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

Anagrams

• ameba

Source: Wiktionary

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A*beam", adv. Etym: [Pref. a- + beam.] (Naut.)

Definition: On the beam, that is, on a line which forms a right angle with the ship's keel; opposite to the center of the ship's side.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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