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abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/ /ə.ˈbim/

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adjective adverb

По борту, траверзом

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

Examples :

"The island was directly abeam of us."

Остров был прямо по борту от нас.

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adverb

Траверзом

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. "

Маяк был прямо траверзом, когда наша лодка проплывала мимо.

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Траверзом

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

Examples :

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

Маяк был прямо траверзом, когда наша лодка проходила мимо.

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preposition

По борту

Examples :

"She came abeam the crippled ship."

Она подошла по борту поврежденного корабля.

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