ABEAM
/ə.ˈbiːm/
9
Scrabble
11
WWF
A(1) B(3) E(1) A(1) M(3)
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Definition
/ə.ˈbiːm/
adjective
- Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.“The island was directly abeam of us.”
adverb
- 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.
preposition
- Alongside.“She came abeam the crippled ship.”
Source: Wiktionary
