Definition of Athwart
Athwart
ath·wart
Definition/Meaning
(adverb)
Across or opposed to something, often in a diagonal direction.
e.g. The ship sailed athwart the current, struggling to make progress.
(preposition)
counter or in opposition to;
e.g. Their assumptions are athwart to the actual data that was collected.
(adverb)
across, from side to side;
e.g. The gigantic, indoor pool ran athwart from one end of the room to the other.
(adverb)
so as to be contradictory;
e.g. Their words ran athwart and lots of fights and arguments started.
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