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Abeam
see synonyms of abeamAdverb
1. abeam
at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane
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Abeam
see synonyms of abeamadverb, adjective
(postpositive)
at right angles to the length and directly opposite the centre of a vessel or aircraft
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Abeam
see synonyms of abeam adverb, adjective
1.
at right angles to a ship's length or keel
2.
abreast (of) the middle of a ship's side
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Abeam
see synonyms of abeamadv.
At right angles to the keel of a ship.
prep.
Alongside or at right angles to: The ship drew abeam the cove.
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