Definition: In or to a place on land, especially from the sea.

Example: The boat was anchored offshore, but we swam ashore to explore the beach.

Definition: A dark, sticky material made from a mixture of bitumen and other substances, commonly used for paving roads and roofs.

Example: The workers laid down a new layer of asphalt on the highway.

Definition: To cover a surface with a black, sticky substance made from petroleum, often used for roads and pavements.

Example: The workers will asphalt the new road next week.

Definition: In the direction of the right side of a ship when facing forward.

Example: The captain ordered the crew to steer astarboard to avoid the rocks.

Definition: Located at the back part of a ship or towards the rear of a vessel.

Example: The lighthouse was visible astern as we sailed away from the harbor.

Definition: In a position at the back of a ship or boat.

Example: The lighthouse was visible astern as we sailed away from the harbor.

Definition: In a position where something extends across or over both sides, often used to describe sitting or standing with legs apart.

Example: The rider sat astraddle on the horse, ready to begin the race.

Definition: In a position where something is on both sides of an object, often with one leg on each side.

Example: The rider sat astraddle the horse, ready to begin the race.

Definition: In a position where the legs are on either side of something, often used to describe how someone sits or rides, especially on a horse.

Example: She sat astride the horse, ready to ride.

Definition: Positioned with one leg on each side of something, often referring to sitting or standing in that way.

Example: She sat astride the horse, ready to ride.

Definition: In a way that goes across something, often at an angle, or in a manner that opposes or obstructs.

Example: The tree fell athwart the road, blocking our path.

Definition: In a position that is across or against something; used to describe something that goes from one side to the other.

Example: The fallen tree lay athwart the path, blocking our way.

Definition: Describing a position that is across the width of a ship, from one side to the other.

Example: The cargo was stored athwartship to balance the weight evenly.

Definition: In a direction that is across or at right angles to the length of a ship or boat.

Example: The cargo was stored athwartship to balance the weight evenly.

Definition: In a direction that goes from one side of a ship to the other side.

Example: The cargo was stored athwartships to balance the weight evenly.

Definition: A type of high-speed road in Germany and some other countries, designed for fast travel with few restrictions on speed.

Example: Driving on the autobahn is an exciting experience because there are sections without speed limits.