athwartships
/uh-thwawrt-ships/US // əˈθwɔrtˌʃɪps //UK // (əˈθwɔːtˌʃɪps) //
矮子,矮人
Definitions
adv.副词 adverb
- 1
Nautical.
- : from one side of a ship to the other.
Examples
Instantly the clamps descend from the end of the spar and clutch the privateer athwartships.
A torrent poured down the athwartships alleyway, and nearly swept me from my feet.
A puff of wind caught the sail and sent the boom athwartships, like a mighty flail.
At all times except when whales were alongside, this bench was securely lashed athwartships against the rear of the Try-works.
Then lash his hands athwartships behind his back, and take him and the Greek ashore.
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