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How to pronounce “abeam”
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Pronunciation guide for abeam
- Learning goal
- Practice the English pronunciation of abeam with real speech in context.
- Available examples
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- Real speech example
- Eight in Three Weeks, and Other Early Stories
propellers as it pulled abeam the cargo shed.
- Definition summary
- (nautical, aircraft) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel[1] or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 90° or 270° relative.[2] [Mid 19th century.][3]
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How to pronounce abeam
Eight in Three Weeks, and Other Early Stories
propellers as it pulled abeam the cargo shed.
Example Sentences
A Deep Dive Into “abeam”
Meaning
- [Adverb]
- (nautical, aircraft) On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel[1] or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 90° or 270° relative.[2] [Mid 19th century.][3]
- (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. [Mid 19th century.][3]
- [Adjective]
- (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. [Mid 19th century.][3]
- [Preposition]
- (nautical) Alongside. [Mid 19th century.][3]
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