Abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:9 ptsWWF:11 pts5 letters

Definition of Abeam

adjective

Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
"The island was directly abeam of us."

adverb

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

preposition

Alongside.
"She came abeam the crippled ship."

Anagrams of Abeam

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Words You Can Make

9 words can be made from the letters in "abeam":

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aba ama baa bam mae

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Rhyming Words

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