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beam-ends

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

The ends of the transverse beams of a ship.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: plural, plural-only

Topics: nautical, transport

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2

noun

Meaning 2

(nautical) at the ends of the transverse deck beams of a vessel means heeled over on the side so that the deck is almost vertical

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • on her beam-ends

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Broader terms: side, face

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