abeam
(ə bēm′)
adverb, adjective
- at right angles to a ship's length or keel
- abreast (of) the middle of a ship's side
Origin:
a- + beam
See abeam in American Heritage Dictionary 4
adverb At right angles to the keel of a ship.
preposition Alongside or at right angles to: The ship drew abeam the cove.
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