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Definition of Abeam
1. Adverb. At right angles to the length of a ship or airplane.
Definition of Abeam
1. adv. On the beam, that is, on a line which forms a right angle with the ship's keel; opposite to the center of the ship's side.
Definition of Abeam
1. Adverb. (nautical) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel ''FM 55-501 Marine Crewman’s Handbook''; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative ''JP 1-02 Department of Defense Dictionary of Military and Associated Terms''. ¹
2. Adverb. (nautical) Alongside or abreast. ¹
3. Adjective. (nautical) Alongside or abreast. ¹
4. Preposition. (nautical) next to. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Abeam
1. at right angles to the keel of a ship [adv]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Abeam
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