What is the meaning of the word "athwart"?

Definitions:

  1. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  2. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  3. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  4. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  5. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  6. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  7. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  8. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  9. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  10. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  11. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  12. at an oblique angle copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  13. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • i am afraid to sail this vessel; the wind is athwart. copy to clipboard
  14. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • # What is another word for athwart? copy to clipboard
  15. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The wind was athwart our course; we could make no headway. copy to clipboard
  16. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The winds were athwart and it was a struggle to sail to our destination. copy to clipboard
  17. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The currents flowed athwart the river and made it difficult to paddle upstream. copy to clipboard
  18. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The rain came down athwart our parade and soaked us to the skin. copy to clipboard
  19. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The flames leaped athwart the room, consuming everything in their path. copy to clipboard
  20. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The enemy troops advanced athwart our lines, forcing us to retreat. copy to clipboard
  21. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The roads intersected at a sharp angle, with one running athwart the other. copy to clipboard
  22. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The lightning flashed athwart the sky, illuminating the dark landscape. copy to clipboard
  23. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The storm raged athwart the sea, churning the waters into a frenzy. copy to clipboard
  24. at right angles to the center line of a ship copy to clipboard adverb
    • The sun set athwart the horizon, casting long shadows on the ground. copy to clipboard

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