1. at right angles to the length of a ship or aircraft; on or toward the side
Usage: nautical; aviation

1. 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.