abeam

Significado (Inglés)

Adv

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

Adj

Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

Prep

Alongside.

Adj

Beaming, shining (especially with reference to a person's face or eyes).

Conceptos

de través

Sinónimos

across

alongside

athwart

broadside

crossways

crosswise

on the beam

transversally

transversely

abreast

thwartwise

Pronunciado como (IPA)

/ə.ˈbiːm/

Etimología (Inglés)

From a- (“in the direction of”) + beam (“keel”).