adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Off course; by extension, mistaken or irrelevant.

   "From their quizzical looks she surmised she was way off-beam."

2. 2
   Alternative form of offbeam. alt-of, alternative

Example

More examples

"From their quizzical looks she surmised she was way off-beam."

Etymology

From navigation, such as an aeroplane following a radio beam.

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