What is another word for abeam?

Pronunciation: [ɐbˈiːm] (IPA)

Abeam is a term used in nautical and aviation industries which means at right angles to the lengthwise axis of a ship or an airplane. Some of the synonyms of this term are beside, parallel, alongside, adjacent, and lateral. When something is located abeam or parallel to a vessel, it is easily visible from the side but not from the front or back. In the aviation industry, abeam is used to refer to a point that is directly to the side of the aircraft rather than ahead or behind. It is essential to have an understanding of these terms to ensure the safe movement of planes, ships, and boats.

What are the hypernyms for Abeam?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Usage examples for Abeam

The helm was put down, and without a rag of canvas on her she came round; but when she brought the hurricane fair abeam, I thought it was all over with us.
"The Frozen Pirate"
W. Clark Russell
She then ranged up abeam, while her consort placed herself on our larboard quarter, so that we could not luff up again without being raked by the other.
"Paddy Finn"
W. H. G. Kingston
A ship steaming with a strong wind or current abeam, will slide off to the leeward more or less.
"Lectures in Navigation"
Ernest Gallaudet Draper

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