Abeam

Pronunciation: /ˈæbim/

Abeam (adverb)

  1. at a right angle to the side of a ship or aircraft

Examples

  • The lighthouse was directly abeam of the ship.
  • The island appeared abeam as we sailed past.

Common collocations: directly abeam, abeam of

Synonyms of Abeam

Neutral

Antonyms of Abeam

  • — nautical direction along the length of a ship