abeam

/ə.ˈbiːm/

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."