abeam
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Synonyms: beam, abear, abram, abelam, abam, abea, abem, aeam
Antonyms: beam, abear, abram, abelam, abam, abea, abem, aeam
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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. .mw-parser-output .defdate{font-size:smaller}
- 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.
Adjective
- Beaming, shining (especially with reference to a person's face or eyes).
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