Meaning of abeam | Babel Free

Definitions

1. 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.
2. Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

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Examples

“We were heading S.S.W., and had a steady breeze abeam and a quiet sea.”

“[…] waves striking the ship abeam pushed her always south of their new course, and rolled her, and filled her with water so that bailing must be ceaseless […]”

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