ABEAM

abeam

Adjective

  1. Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. <ref name=SOED/>
    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. <ref name=SOED/>


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