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ABEAM

9 pts

/ə.ˈbiːm/

Extended Definitions

adjective

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

adverb

  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.

preposition

  1. Alongside.

adverb

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Dictionary Definition

at right angles to the keel of a ship

Letter Values

A1
B3
E1
A1
M3
= 9