Nautical Term: Breadth

Definition of Breadth

Breadth, also referred to as beam, is the lateral or side-to-side measurement of a vessel at a specific location. For example, when discussing the size of a ship, the breadth measurement would indicate the width of the ship from starboard to portside.

Explore other nautical terms:

Head back to the Nautical Dictionary

Take a Tour With Us!

Recommended Reading