Definition
abeam
adverb
- at right angles to the length of a ship or aircraft; on or toward the side
Usage: nautical; aviation
adjective
- positioned at right angles to the length of a ship or aircraft
Usage: nautical; aviation
Examples
- The island lay abeam of our vessel as we sailed north.
- The other ship was abeam when we spotted it on the horizon.
- The wind was coming abeam, pushing us sideways.
- From the abeam position, the pilot had a clear view of the runway.
- The cargo was secured abeam the mast to balance the load.