[beem-endz] 
| 1. | Nautical. the ends of the transverse deck beams of a vessel. |
| 2. | on her beam-ends, Nautical. heeled so far on one side that the deck is practically vertical: The schooner was blown over on her beam-ends. |
| 3. | on one's or the beam-ends, Slang. in desperate straits, esp. financial straits. Also, on the beam's ends. |
