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abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/ /ə.ˈbim/

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adjective adverb

Längsseite, querab

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

Examples :

"The island was directly abeam of us."

Die Insel lag direkt querab von uns.

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adverb

Querab, querabschiffs

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.

Examples :

"The lighthouse was directly abeam as our boat sailed past. "

Das Leuchtfeuer befand sich direkt querab, als unser Boot vorbeisegelte.

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Längsseite, querab

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

Examples :

"The lighthouse was directly abeam as our boat passed. "

Das Leuchtfeuer lag direkt querab, als unser Boot vorbeifuhr.

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preposition

Längsseite

Examples :

"She came abeam the crippled ship."

Sie kam längsseits des beschädigten Schiffs.

nautical sailing position direction