abeam

adjective

1. (nautical, aircraft) Alongside or abreast; opposite the center of the side of the ship or aircraft. [Mid 19th century.]

- The island was directly abeam of us.

adverb

1. at right angles to the length of a ship or airplane

preposition

1. (nautical) Alongside. [Mid 19th century.]

- She came abeam the crippled ship.