abeam.
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.
Meaning & usage
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.
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English a- Proto-Germanic *bagmaz? Proto-West Germanic *baum Old English bēam Middle English bem English beam English abeam From a- (“in the direction of”) + beam (“keel”).
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
The island was directly abeam of us.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English a- Proto-Germanic *bagmaz? Proto-West Germanic *baum Old English bēam Middle English bem English beam English abeam From a- (“in the direction of”) + beam (“keel”).
Alongside.
She came abeam the crippled ship.
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English a- Proto-Germanic *bagmaz? Proto-West Germanic *baum Old English bēam Middle English bem English beam English abeam From a- (“in the direction of”) + beam (“keel”).
Beaming, shining (especially with reference to a person's face or eyes).
Where this word comes from
Etymology tree English a- Proto-Germanic *bagmaz? Proto-West Germanic *baum Old English bēam Middle English bem English beam English abeam From a- + beam (“to emit beams of light”).
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