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Thwart meaning

What does “thwart” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“thwart” is a noun and verb with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat.

thwart

noun

  1. a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

    Synonymscross thwart

verb

  1. hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

    “What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge”

    “foil your opponent”

    Synonymsqueerspoilscotchfoilcrossfrustratebafflebilk

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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