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