abeam
adv.
Sample Sentences
- The lighthouse stood abeam the ship, guiding it safely through the night.
- As we sailed, the sun rose abeam, casting a golden glow across the water.
- The captain ordered a course adjustment when the storm appeared abeam the vessel.
- From the deck, we could see a small island abeam, inviting us to explore its shores.
- The radar showed a blip abeam, indicating another vessel was nearby.
- We navigated carefully, keeping the reef abeam to avoid any potential hazards.
- The crew worked efficiently, with the wind abeam filling the sails beautifully.
- In sailing terminology, 'abeam' refers to something that is precisely at right angles to the ship's centerline.
- The captain called out that land was abeam, and excitement filled the air.
- As the ship turned, the buoy became abeam, marking our safe passage through the channel.
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