athwart
adverb
1. at right angles to the center line of a ship
2. at an oblique angle
Similar word(s): aslant, obliquely
Sentences with athwart as an adverb:
- Above, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart.
- We placed one log on the ground, and another athwart, forming a crude cross.
- a fleet standing athwart our course
preposition
1. (archaic) From one side to the other side of.
- The stars moved slowly athwart the sky.
2. (nautical) Across the line of a ship's course or across its deck.
- The damaged mainmast fell athwart the deck, destroying the ship's boat.
3. (archaic) Across the path or course of; opposing.