How to pronounce“abeam”in English
IPA/əˈbim/
Syllablesa·beam
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adverb
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.
“We were heading S.S.W., and had a steady breeze abeam and a quiet sea.”
adverb
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
adjective
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
“The island was directly abeam of us.”
preposition
Alongside.
“She came abeam the crippled ship.”