German-English translations for schrägüber

across
us
We rowed across the riverFortunately, there was a bridge across the riverHe came across the street to meet me
athwartAbove, the stars appeared to move slowly athwartWe placed one log on the ground, and another athwart, forming a crude crossa fleet standing athwart our course

diagonally
opposite
us
She saw him walking on the opposite side of the road.They were moving in opposite directions.He is attracted to the opposite sex.