Abeam

Synonyms of abeam

• sideways
• athwart
• broadside

Antonyms of abeam

• ahead
• fore
• astern

Collocations of abeam

abeam position

Frequency: 70 %

The ship was in abeam position to the lighthouse.

abeam angle

Frequency: 60 %

The plane flew at an abeam angle to the runway.

abeam distance

Frequency: 50 %

The two ships were at an abeam distance from each other.

abeam course

Frequency: 45 %

The captain adjusted the ship's abeam course to avoid the storm.

abeam speed

Frequency: 40 %

The yacht maintained a steady abeam speed throughout the race.

Idiomatic Expressions for abeam

• Phrase: abeam to
  Meaning: at right angles to
  Usage: The airplane flew abeam to the runway before making a turn.