1syllable
abeam
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Definitions ofabeam
1adjective
- Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
Example: "The island was directly abeam of us."
1adverb
- 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.
- Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
1preposition
- Alongside.
Example: "She came abeam the crippled ship."
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