abeam (Meaning)
Wordnet
abeam (r)
at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane
Webster
abeam (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.
Synonyms & Antonyms of abeam
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abeam Sentence Examples
- The sailor adjusted the sails to ensure they were abeam, catching the wind efficiently.
- As the aircraft reached the designated point, the pilot turned to fly abeam of the landmark.
- The ship maintained a steady course, keeping the lighthouse abeam for navigation.
- The hikers walked along the trail with the mountain always abeam to their left.
- During the aviation training, the instructor emphasized the importance of flying abeam of specific waypoints.
- The fisherman positioned the boat abeam to the current for the best fishing experience.
- The captain carefully maneuvered the vessel to be abeam of the dock for smooth docking.
- The airplane flew abeam of the control tower as it prepared for landing.
- The cyclist kept a consistent speed to ensure the wind was always abeam.
- The navigation chart indicated the ship's position abeam of the underwater reef.
FAQs About the word abeam
at right angles to the length of a ship or airplaneOn the beam, that is, on a line which forms a right angle with the ship's keel; opposite to the center of the
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The sailor adjusted the sails to ensure they were abeam, catching the wind efficiently.
As the aircraft reached the designated point, the pilot turned to fly abeam of the landmark.
The ship maintained a steady course, keeping the lighthouse abeam for navigation.
The hikers walked along the trail with the mountain always abeam to their left.
