abeam

English

/ə.ˈbiːm/, /ə.ˈbim/

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Definitions
  • (nautical) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel
  • (nautical) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

Etymology

Prefix from English beam (tree, keel, transmit matter information via a high-tech wireless mechanism).

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beam

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tree, keel, transmit matter information via a high-tech wireless mechanism

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木, 樹

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