beam wind
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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On a stormy day, with beam wind for a considerable part of the course, such an appendage will undoubtedly assist a sculler.
From Boating by Woodgate, W. B.
As it was, the Dazzler had a beam wind in which to overtake him.
From The Cruise of the Dazzler by London, Jack
In a beam wind this materially aids pace, it enables the leeward oar to do his full share, instead of paddling while his partner is toiling.
From Boating by Woodgate, W. B.
The surface was good, but a strong beam wind hindered us while approaching the head of Depot Bay.
From The Home of the Blizzard Being the Story of the Australasian Antarctic Expedition, 1911-1914 by Mawson, Douglas, Sir
We sailed with a beam wind along the shore, searching the coves with our glasses and landing occasionally, without finding a sign of human life.
From The Sea Wolf by London, Jack
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