athwartships

[US]/ˈæθwɔːrdʃɪps/
[UK]/ˈæθˌwɔːrdʃɪps/

Translation

adv.Moving or extending across the width of a ship or aircraft.
adj.Pertaining to the direction across the width of a ship or aircraft.

Phrases & Collocations

athwartships direction

moving athwartships

sailing athwartships

vessel traveling athwartships

beam athwartships

cargo loaded athwartships

secure cargo athwartships

rope stretched athwartships

look forward athwartships

fire spread athwartships

Example Sentences

the boat was secured athwartships to prevent it from drifting.

we measured the distance athwartships for the new installation.

the cargo was stacked athwartships for better stability.

he walked athwartships across the deck to reach the other side.

the ship's design included athwartships bulkheads for reinforcement.

they installed the railing athwartships to improve safety.

the waves crashed athwartships, splashing water onto the deck.

the crew worked athwartships to balance the load on the ship.

we noted the athwartships movement of the vessel during the storm.

the athwartships arrangement of the seats provided better views.

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