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 W. B. Woodgate
Except when Godfrey was asleep Luka did not steer, for he did not like the management of the sail, especially now that the boat at times heeled over a great deal with the beam wind.
From Condemned as a Nihilist A Story of Escape from Siberia by Walter Paget
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 W. B. Woodgate
However, here on this beautiful summer’s night, with a gentle beam wind blowing from the westward, we find our friends on deck.
From Born to Wander A Boy's Book of Nomadic Adventures by Gordon Stables
"I guess we haf a beam wind home," he announced.
From Where the Sun Swings North by Barrett Willoughby
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