English Expression · Intermediate
beam sea
A sea whose waves come from abeam and roll against the ship's side
Pronunciation: say beam sea
Meaning
A sea whose waves come from abeam and roll against the ship's side. The waves strike the ship beam-on.
Example
I use the word "beam sea".
I use the word "beam sea".
Practice tips
- Practice beam sea out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.