THWART

/θwɔːt/ ► audio Scrabble 12 Words With Friends 11

Definition

  1. noun a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat. — synonyms: cross_thwart
  2. verb hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of. — synonyms: queer, spoil, scotch, foil, cross, frustrate, baffle, bilk

Examples

  • “The fisherman sat on the aft thwart to row.”
  • “A well-made dugout canoe rarely needs a thwart.”
  • “Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm.”

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