abeam
/ə.ˈbiːm//ə.ˈbim/
adjective
- 1
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
“The island was directly abeam of us.”
adverb
- 1
On the beam; at a right angle to the centerline or keel of a vessel or aircraft; being at a bearing approximately 090 Degrees or 270 Degrees relative.
- 2
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
preposition
- 1
Alongside.
“She came abeam the crippled ship.”
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