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abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/ · adjective

Meaning

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

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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