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athwartships

[ uh-thwawrt-ships ]

adverb

, Nautical.
  1. from one side of a ship to the other.


athwartships

/ əˈθwɔːtˌʃɪps /

adverb

  1. nautical from one side to the other of a vessel at right angles to the keel
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of athwartships1

First recorded in 1710–20; athwart + ship 1 + -s 1
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Example Sentences

Instantly the clamps descend from the end of the spar and clutch the privateer athwartships.

A torrent poured down the athwartships alleyway, and nearly swept me from my feet.

A puff of wind caught the sail and sent the boom athwartships, like a mighty flail.

At all times except when whales were alongside, this bench was securely lashed athwartships against the rear of the Try-works.

Then lash his hands athwartships behind his back, and take him and the Greek ashore.

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