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abeam

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Is abeam a Scrabble word?

Yes, abeam is a valid Scrabble word! Worth 9 points in Scrabble.

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What is the meaning of abeam?

Definition

adv (English)

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.Examples: "We were heading S.S.W., and had a steady breeze abeam and a quiet sea."; "[…] waves striking the ship abeam pushed her always south of their new course, and rolled her, and filled her with water so that bailing must be ceaseless […]"

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

adj (English)

1. (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.Examples: "The island was directly abeam of us."; "The sound shifted its place markedly, but without coming nearer. It even grew a little more distant right abeam of the lighter, and then ceased again."; "The attack on the abeam ship, Louisville, killed Commander Cruiser Division Four […]"

prep (English)

1. (nautical) Alongside.Examples: "She came abeam the crippled ship."

Definition source: Wiktionary

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How many Scrabble points is the word "abeam"?

Scrabble
9 points
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b3
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m3
Words With Friends
11 points
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b4
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a1
m4

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