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

Word History and Origins

Origin of athwartships¹

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

Example Sentences

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

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

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

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

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

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