Abeam: meaning, definitions and examples
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abeam
[ ษหbiหm ]
navigation term
Abeam refers to something that is perpendicular to the fore-and-aft line of a vessel or aircraft. It indicates a direction that is directly off to the side or abutting the side, typically at a right angle to the heading.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The buoy is located abeam of the starboard side.
- The wind was coming abeam, creating a smooth sail.
- The ship altered course to avoid the object abeam.
Translations
Translations of the word "abeam" in other languages:
๐ต๐น a bombordo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคฎเฅเคช
๐ฉ๐ช abwรคrts
๐ฎ๐ฉ di samping
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟะพะฟะตัะตะบ
๐ต๐ฑ na boku
๐ฏ๐ต ๆจชใซ
๐ซ๐ท sur le cรดtรฉ
๐ช๐ธ a lo largo
๐น๐ท yanฤฑnda
๐ฐ๐ท ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนูู ุงูุฌุงูุจ
๐จ๐ฟ vedle
๐ธ๐ฐ na boku
๐จ๐ณ ๅจๆ่พน
๐ธ๐ฎ ob strani
๐ฎ๐ธ viรฐ hliรฐina
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะฝัะฝะดะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แแฎแแ แแก
๐ฆ๐ฟ yanฤฑnda
๐ฒ๐ฝ a un lado
Etymology
The word 'abeam' has nautical origins and is derived from the combination of the prefix 'a-' meaning 'in the direction of' and 'beam', which refers to the width of a ship at its widest point. The term has been used in maritime and aeronautical contexts to describe a position or direction that is directly to the side of an object, as opposed to in front or behind. It became a standard term among sailors and pilots to describe relative positioning when navigating. Its usage has since been adapted into broader contexts where lateral movement or placement is discussed.
Word Frequency Rank
This word's position of #34,165 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.
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