Meaning Of The Word Athwart

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athwart in American English
across; from one side to the other of
crosswise; esp., across at a slant
adverb: from side to side; crosswise
preposition: from side to side of; across

athwart in British English
adverb: transversely; from one side to another
preposition: across the path or line of (esp a ship)

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