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abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/ /ə.ˈbim/

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adjective adverb

Par le travers

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

Examples :

"The island was directly abeam of us."

L'île était directement par le travers de nous.

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adverb

Par le travers

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. "

Le phare était directement par le travers lorsque notre bateau est passé.

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Illustration abeam - Image 1

Par le travers

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

Examples :

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

Le phare était directement par le travers lorsque notre bateau est passé.

nautical vehicle sailing military position

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preposition

Le long de

Examples :

"She came abeam the crippled ship."

Elle est venue le long du navire en détresse.

nautical sailing position direction