What is "thwart" in English? Definition and Explanations

Updated: 20-04-2026 by Wikilanguages.net

What does thwart mean in English? Meaning of thwart definition and abbreviation with examples.

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Meaning of "thwart": a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

Meaning: a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat

Synonyms: cross thwart thwart

Hypernyms: crosspiece

Meaning: hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

Example: What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge foil your opponent

Synonyms: baffle bilk cross foil frustrate queer scotch spoil thwart

Hyponyms: dash disappoint let down ruin short-circuit

Hypernyms: forbid foreclose forestall preclude prevent

Also see: double cross

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