Definitions for thwart

Definitions for (noun) thwart

Main entry: thwart, cross thwart

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


Definitions for (verb) thwart

Main entry: spoil, scotch, queer, thwart, bilk, baffle, foil, frustrate, cross

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

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


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