English Dictionary

abeam

IPA（発音記号）

/ə.ˈbiːm/

副詞

(nautical, aircraft) 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.

日本語の意味

船舶や航空機において、中心線やキールに対して直角（約090度または270度の方向）に位置している状態を指す

We kept the lighthouse abeam while navigating the channel.

航行中、灯台を真横に保ちながら進んだ。

意味（1）

(nautical, aircraft) 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.

We were heading S.S.W., and had a steady breeze abeam and a quiet sea.

意味（2）

(nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.

more abeam （ comparative ）

most abeam （ superlative ）