lie athwart (4 synonym found)

Lie athwart has 4 synonyms. The top synonyms for lie athwart are rest, lie, cross, ride. Another word for lie athwart is rest. Browse the full list below.

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What is a synonym for lie athwart?

A common synonym for lie athwart is rest. Other synonyms include lie, cross, ride.

How many synonyms does lie athwart have?

Lie athwart has 4 synonyms listed on Thesaurasize.

What does lie athwart mean?

°(archaic) From side to side; across.

Definition of lie athwart:

°(archaic) From side to side; across.
"Above, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart."
°(archaic) Across the path (of something).
°(archaic) From one side to the other side of.
"The stars moved slowly athwart the sky."
°(nautical) Across the line of a ship's course or across it's deck.
"The damaged mainmast fell athwart the deck, destroying the ship's boat."
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Definition of lie athwart:

°(archaic) From side to side; across.
"Above, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart."
°(archaic) Across the path (of something).
°(archaic) From one side to the other side of.
"The stars moved slowly athwart the sky."
°(nautical) Across the line of a ship's course or across it's deck.
"The damaged mainmast fell athwart the deck, destroying the ship's boat."
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