Meaning of the word thwart in English
What does thwart mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
thwart
US /θwɔːrt/
UK /θwɔːrt/
Verb
1.
to prevent someone from accomplishing something or to stop a plan from happening
Example:
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The police managed to thwart the attempted robbery.
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Our holiday plans were thwarted by the airline strike.
Noun
1.
a structural crosspiece forming a seat for a rower in a boat
Example:
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The rower sat firmly on the wooden thwart.
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The canoe's thwart provides extra stability to the hull.
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