Diagonally over or across.

(uncountable, music) A style of music that is written without a key. / (countable, music) A passage written without a key.

(transitive) to separate or reduce into atoms / (transitive) to make into a fine spray / (transitive) to fragment, break into small pieces or concepts / (transitive) to bomb with nuclear weapons

(archaic) Thirsty. / (figuratively) Eager or extremely desirous (for something).

(idiomatic) In a state of confusion or uncertainty; undecided what to do next. / (idiomatic) Not progressing; not changing; at a standstill; at an impasse.

Try the same thing (or similar things) often enough, and, even if the general standard is poor, sometimes one will be successful.

The science and technology associated with the design and use of atomic force microscopes

present participle of chomp at the bit

(physics) A device used to map the atomic structure of a surface by measuring the force acting on the very fine tip of a wire moved over the surface

Alternative spelling of subatomic