- to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose.
- to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.).
- Archaic.
- to cross.
- to extend across.
- a seat across a boat, especially one used by a rower.
- a transverse member spreading the gunwales of a canoe or the like.
- passing or lying crosswise or across; cross; transverse.
- perverse; obstinate.
- adverse; unfavorable.
- across; athwart.
- to oppose successfully or prevent; frustrate
- to be or move across
- a seat lying across a boat and occupied by an oarsman
- passing or being situated across
- perverse or stubborn
- across
