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beam sea

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noun Nautical.
  1. a sea striking the vessel at right angles to its keel.
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Origin of beam sea

First recorded in 1880–85
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Historical Examples

  • The beam-sea was sweeping across the ship regularly every half-minute.

    H.M.S. ----

    Klaxon