abeam
/əˈbiːm/
adverb
- At a right angle to the length of a ship or aircraft; directly to the side.
- We saw a pod of dolphins swimming abeam of our boat.
- The lighthouse was abeam of the ship as it sailed past.
- The pilot reported another plane flying abeam to the left.
adjective
- Situated at a right angle to the length of a ship or aircraft.
- He checked the abeam distance to the pier.
- The abeam position is important for docking maneuvers.
- The abeam wind made landing the plane tricky.