abeam
adv. on a 90 degree angle to the keel of a ship (Nautical) | ||||
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Abeam Definition from Business & Finance Dictionaries & Glossaries
| BTS Transportation Expressions |
Abeam
An aircraft is "abeam" a fix, point, or object when that fix, point, or object is approximately 90 degrees to the right or left of the aircraft track. Abeam indicates a general position rather than a precise point. (FAA4)
An aircraft is "abeam" a fix, point, or object when that fix, point, or object is approximately 90 degrees to the right or left of the aircraft track. Abeam indicates a general position rather than a precise point. (FAA4)
Abeam Definition from Language, Idioms & Slang Dictionaries & Glossaries
| Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) |
Abeam
(adv.)
On the beam, that is, on a line which forms a right angle with the ship's keel; opposite to the center of the ship's side.
(adv.)
On the beam, that is, on a line which forms a right angle with the ship's keel; opposite to the center of the ship's side.
| WordNet 2.0 |
abeam
Adverb
1. at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane
Adverb
1. at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane
| hEnglish - advanced version |
abeam
abeam
\a*beam"\ (&?;), adv. [pref. a- + beam.] (naut.) on the beam, that is, on a line which forms a right angle with the ship's keel; opposite to the center of the ship's side.
abeam
\a*beam"\ (&?;), adv. [pref. a- + beam.] (naut.) on the beam, that is, on a line which forms a right angle with the ship's keel; opposite to the center of the ship's side.
Abeam Definition from Sports Dictionaries & Glossaries
| maritime&shipping&trade |
Abeam
At right angles to , or beside, the boat
At right angles to , or beside, the boat
| Nautical Know How Glossary of Boating Terms |
ABEAM
At right angles to the keel of the boat, but not on the boat.
At right angles to the keel of the boat, but not on the boat.
| Nautical Nomenclature |
Abeam
At right angles to , or beside, the boat
At right angles to , or beside, the boat