beam-ends (n)

n08511017

type n
lex_filenum 15
def (nautical) at the ends of the transverse deck beams of a vessel
def "on her beam-ends" means heeled over on the side so that the deck is almost vertical
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Hypernym side, face
Domain of synset - TOPIC seafaring, navigation, sailing
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Member of this domain - TOPIC seafaring, navigation, sailing
Hyponym side, face

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