Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
athwartship
Adverb / Adjective
əˈθwɔːrtʃɪp
Definition
A term used in nautical contexts to describe something that runs or is positioned across the width of a ship or boat.
Examples
- The cargo was secured athwartship to ensure stability during the voyage.
- He measured the distance athwartship to maintain balance on the deck.
- The ship’s design featured compartments arranged athwartship for better weight distribution.
Meaning
Athwartship refers to the direction that is perpendicular to the length of the ship, running from one side of the vessel to the other.
Synonyms
- Crosswise
- Transversely
- Sideways
