Thwartwise

Pronunciation: /ˈθwɔɹtˈwaɪz/

Thwartwise (adv)

  1. In a direction across something, from one side to the other, rather than along its length.
  2. In a way that stops progress or prevents an action, often by going against the intended direction.

Thwartwise (adverb)

Examples

  • The rope was tied thwartwise across the width of the doorway.
  • She placed the board thwartwise across the width of the table.