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Result for Athwart

Athwart (prep.)

Across; from side to side of.

Athwart (prep.)

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

Athwart (adv.)

Across, especially in an oblique direction; sidewise; obliquely.

Athwart (adv.)

Across the course; so as to thwart; perversely.