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.