Russian-English translations for поперёк

• across
  We rowed across the river
  Fortunately, there was a bridge across the river
  He came across the street to meet me
• aslant
  Lay the gun aslant your lap.
• athwart
  Above, the stars appeared to move slowly athwart
  We placed one log on the ground, and another athwart, forming a crude cross
  a fleet standing athwart our course
• crosswise
• overthwart
• transversely