athwart in German
athwart in German is quer — athwart means lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
athwart in German
quer
From side to side, often in an oblique manner; across or over.
What does "athwart" mean?
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adv Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
"We placed one log on the ground, and another athwart, forming a crude cross."
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adv Lying across something's path, so that it blocks the way.
"a fleet standing athwart our course"
- adv In a way that goes against what is expected or right.
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athwart in a sentence
- We placed one log on the ground, and another athwart, forming a crude cross.
- Above, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart.
- a fleet standing athwart our course
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What is "athwart" in German?
"athwart" in German is quer. athwart means: Lying or moving in a slanting line, from one side to the other.
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