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athwartships

/uh-thwawrt-ships/US // əˈθwɔrtˌʃɪps //UK // (əˈθwɔːtˌʃɪps) //

矮子,矮人

Definitions

adv.副词 adverb
  1. 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.