abeam
Pronunciation:
/ə.ˈbiːm//ə.ˈbim/adjective
Definitions
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
Example: The island was directly abeam of us.
adverb
Definitions
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.
Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft.
preposition
Definitions
Alongside.
Example: She came abeam the crippled ship.