right abeam
1Abeam — 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. [1913 Webster] …
2abeam — (adv.) at right angles to the keel, c.1836, nautical, lit. on beam; see A (Cf. a ) (1) + BEAM (Cf. beam) (n.) …
3abeam — [ə bēm′] adv., adj. [ A 1 + BEAM] 1. at right angles to a ship s length or keel 2. abreast (of) the middle of a ship s side …
4abeam — 1. adverb a) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel <ref name= FM55 501 >FM 55 501 Marine Crewman’s Handbook</ref>; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative <ref name= JP102… …
5abeam — /euh beem /, adv. 1. Naut., Aeron. at right angles to the fore and aft line: The vessel was sailing with the wind directly abeam. 2. directly abreast the middle of a ship s side. [1830 40; A 1 + BEAM] * * * …
6abeam — adverb on a line at right angles to a ship s or an aircraft s length. ↘(abeam of) opposite the middle of (a ship or aircraft). Origin C19: from a 2 + beam …
7abeam — a•beam [[t]əˈbim[/t]] adv. naut. navig. at right angles to the fore and aft line: to sail with the wind abeam[/ex] • Etymology: 1830–40 …
8abeam — adverb or adjective Date: circa 1836 off to the side of a ship or plane especially at a right angle to the middle of the ship or plane s length …
9abeam — Objects, aircraft, and terrain features, including constructed structures at a relative bearing approximately 90° or 270°, or at right angles to the longitudinal axis of the aircraft …
10abeam — /əˈbim/ (say uh beem) adverb at right angles to the keel of a ship and directly opposite the middle part of the ship. {a 1 + beam} …
