ATHLETICS
Ath*let"ics, n.
Defn: The art of training by athletic exercises; the games and sports of athletes.
ATHLETISM
Ath"le*tism, n.
Defn: The state or practice of an athlete; the characteristics of an athlete.
ATHREPSIA
A*threp"si*a, n. [NL., fr. Gr. priv. + nourishment.] (Med.)
Defn: Profound debility of children due to lack of food and to unhygienic surroundings. —A*threp"tic (#), a.
ATHWART
A*thwart", prep. Etym: [Pref. a- + thwart.]
1. Across; from side to side of. Athwart the thicket lone. Tennyson.
2. (Naut.)
Defn: Across the direction or course of; as, a fleet standing athwart our course. Athwart hawse, across the stem of another vessel, whether in contact or at a small distance. — Athwart ships, across the ship from side to side, or in that direction; — opposed to fore and aft.