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Athwart

Athwart (athwart)
prep.((?))
A*thwart"
[Pref. a- + thwart.]
  1. Across; from side to side of.

    Athwart the thicket lone.
    Tennyson.

  2. Across the direction or course of; as, a fleet standing athwart our course.

    Athwart hawse, across the stem of another vessel, whether in contact or at a small distance. -- Athwart ships, across the ship from side to side, or in that direction; -- opposed to fore and aft.

Athwart

Athwart (athwart)
adv.
A*thwart"
  1. Across, especially in an oblique direction; sidewise; obliquely.

    Sometimes athwart, sometimes he strook him straight.
    Spenser.

  2. Across the course; so as to thwart; perversely.

    All athwart there came
    A post from Wales loaden with heavy news.
    Shak.













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