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ATHWART

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (adverb) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

At an oblique angle

Example:

the sun shone aslant into his face

Synonyms:

aslant; athwart; obliquely

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Adverbs

Sense 2

Meaning:

At right angles to the center line of a ship

Classified under:

Adverbs

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