Meaning of athwart in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Adverb
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /əˈθwɔrt/

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  1. Adverb

    athwart

    Definitions

    1. at right angles to the center line of a ship
  2. 2. at an oblique angle

    Examples

    • « the sun shone aslant into his face »

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  • « A Conservative is a fellow who is standing athwart history yelling 'Stop!' »
    William F. Buckley, Jr.

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