thwartwise

thwartwise
adjective
extending or lying across; in a crosswise direction; at right angles to the long axis
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cross members should be all steel

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from the transverse hall the stairway ascends gracefully

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transversal vibrations

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transverse colon

Syn: ↑cross, ↑transverse, ↑transversal
Similar to: ↑crosswise

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • thwartwise — adverb or adjective Date: 1589 crosswise 1 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • thwartwise — 1. adjective Athwart; from side to side; across. 2. adverb Athwart; from side to side; across …   Wiktionary

  • scull — I. noun Etymology: Middle English skulle Date: 14th century 1. a. an oar used at the stern of a boat to propel it forward with a thwartwise motion b. either of a pair of oars usually less than 10 feet (3 meters) in length and operated by one… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

  • brace in — transitive verb : to turn (a ship s yard) more thwartwise by hauling in the weather brace …   Useful english dictionary

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