abeam

== English == === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /əˈbiːm/ (US) IPA(key): /əˈbim/ Rhymes: -iːm === Etymology 1 === From a- (“in the direction of”) +‎ beam (“keel”). ==== Adverb ==== abeam (comparative more abeam, superlative most abeam) (nautical, aircraft) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 90° or 270° relative. [Mid 19th century.] (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. [Mid 19th century.] ===== Translations ===== ===== See also ===== athwartships ==== Adjective ==== abeam (comparative more abeam, superlative most abeam) (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. [Mid 19th century.] ==== Preposition ==== abeam (nautical) Alongside. [Mid 19th century.] === Etymology 2 === From a- +‎ beam (“to emit beams of light”). ==== Adjective ==== abeam (not comparable) Beaming, shining (especially with reference to a person's face or eyes). 1876, William Davidson, Sermons on the Parables, Cincinnati: Western Tract Society, Sermon 1, p. 41,[4] […] the hearts of the saints [will] be all attention and their faces all abeam for the consolation; === References === === Anagrams === Ambae, ameba == Latin == === Verb === abeam first-person singular present active subjunctive of abeō