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a·thwart·ships

 (ə-thwôrt′shĭps′) also a·thwart·ship (-shĭp′)
adv.
Across a ship from side to side.
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athwartships

(əˈθwɔːtˌʃɪps)
adv
(Nautical Terms) nautical from one side to the other of a vessel at right angles to the keel
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a•thwart•ships

(əˈθwɔrtˌʃɪps)

adv.
from one side of a ship to the other.
[1710–20]
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At all times except when whales were alongside, this bench was securely lashed athwartships against the rear of the Try-works.
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At all times except when whales were alongside, this bench was securely lashed athwartships against the rear of the Try-works.
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