beam-ends meaning

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beam-ends (noun): (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 of beam-ends

  1. (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
    • on her beam-ends

    Type of: side

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