ThwartWordNet Explorer
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noun
a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
Words in this synset: cross_thwart
noun
a transverse brace
noun
a small boat of shallow draft with cross thwarts for seats and rowlocks for oars with which it is propelled
verb
hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of
verb
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
verb
fail to meet the hopes or expectations of
verb
destroy or break
verb
hamper the progress of; impede