How is the word Поперек translated from Russian to English

English translation
athwart
preposition

Лежащий или простирающийся через что-то, поперек.

Lying or extending across something, from side to side.

Examples with “Поперек”

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  • Мост лежит поперек реки. — The bridge lies athwart the river.

  • Её идеи шли вразрез с моими планами. — Her ideas were athwart my plans.

  • Они положили доску поперек стола. — They placed the board athwart the table.

  • Они встали поперёк пути, блокируя нам дорогу. — They stood athwart the path, blocking our way.

  • Он прошел поперек дороги к дому. — He walked athwart the path to the house.

  • Твоё мнение противоречит моему предложению? — Is your opinion athwart my suggestion?

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