abeam

Meaning

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).

Synonyms

across

alongside

athwart

broadside

crossways

crosswise

on the beam

transversally

transversely

abreast

thwartwise

Translations

de través

dwarsscheeps

querab

dwars

par le travers

pelo través

نحو جانب السّفينة

omurgaya dikey olarak

εγκάρσια

εγκαρσίως

στην μπάντα

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ə.ˈbiːm/

Etymology

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