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Definition of: athwart
(ə·thwôrt′) adverb
1. From side to side; across.
2. So as to thwart; perversely.
—prep.
1. Across the course of; from side to side of: The ship sailed athwart our course.
2. Contrary to; in opposition to: His action went athwart our plans. [<A-1 on + THWART]
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