1. (a.) Having a transverse position; placed or situated across; hence, opposite.
2. (a.) Crossing in kind or disposition; perverse; adverse; opposing.
3. (adv.) Across; crosswise; transversely.
4. (prep.) Across; from side to side of.
5. (n.) That which is overthwart; an adverse circumstance; opposition.
6. (v. t.) To cross; to oppose.
Thesaurus Entries
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