outbeam

/ˈaʊtbiːm/

Definitions

1. noun

In a ship or boat, a beam that projects outward from the hull.

“The engineer noticed the outbeam had been damaged in the storm.”

2. verb

To project or extend outward from something, especially from a ship or boat.

“The ship’s outbeams were designed to improve its stability.”

Synonyms

  • lateral beam
  • outward beam

Antonyms

  • inbeam
  • inward beam