Thwart, prep. Across; athwart.
Thwart ships. See Athwart ships, under Athwart.
A·thwart prep.
1. Across; from side to side of.
Athwart the thicket lone. --Tennyson.
2. Naut. Across the direction or course of; as, a fleet standing athwart our course.
Athwart hawse, across the stem of another vessel, whether in contact or at a small distance.
Athwart ships, across the ship from side to side, or in that direction; -- opposed to fore and aft.