What does thwartwise mean?
Thwartwise means (archaic) Athwart; from side to side; across..
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
(archaic) Athwart; from side to side; across..
Shalt reach it first and, thwartwise, touch it fair.
Use thwartwise when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Thwartwise means (archaic) Athwart; from side to side; across..
Common synonyms include cross, transversal, transverse, crosswise.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Shalt reach it first and, thwartwise, touch it fair.
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