Overthwart

Translation of "overthwart" into Russian

Adjective

/ˌəʊvəˈθwɔːt/

/ˌoʊvərˈθwɔrt/

overthwart

more overthwart Comp.

most overthwart Super.

The overthwart beam supported the structure.

Поперечная балка поддерживала конструкцию.

Preposition

/ˌəʊvəˈθwɔːt/

/ˌoʊvərˈθwɔrt/

overthwart

поперек

The bridge was built overthwart the river.

Мост был построен поперек реки.

Adjective

/ˌəʊvəˈθwɔːt/

/ˌoʊvərˈθwɔrt/

Situated or placed across something; transverse.

The overthwart beams of the old house added a unique charm to its architecture.

Contrary or opposing in nature; perverse.

His overthwart attitude made it difficult to reach a consensus during the meeting.

Adverb

/ˌəʊvəˈθwɔːt/

/ˌoʊvərˈθwɔrt/

Across; crosswise; in a direction from side to side.

He laid the plank overthwart so it would cover the gap.

Preposition

/ˌəʊvəˈθwɔːt/

/ˌoʊvərˈθwɔrt/

Across or from side to side of something.

The bridge was built overthwart the river, connecting the two banks.