nounđShareA seat across a boat on which a rower may sit."The fisherman sat on the aft thwart to row."nauticalsailingvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareA brace, perpendicular to the keel, that helps maintain the beam of a marine vessel against external water pressure and that may serve to support the rail."A well-made dugout canoe rarely needs a thwart."nauticalsailingpartstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounđShareAn act of thwarting; something which thwarts; a hindrance, an obstacle."The unexpected rain became a major thwart to our picnic plans. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđShareTo cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent."Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm."actionplanoutcomeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđShareTo place (something) across (another thing); to position crosswise."He used a stick to thwart the flow of water in the small stream, creating a temporary dam. "positionactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđShareTo hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose."The heavy rain thwarted the children's plans to play outside. "actionplangovernmentpoliticsmilitarybusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbđShareTo move (something) across or counter to; to cross."An arrow thwarts the air."actionwayplanbusinessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveđSharePlaced or situated across something else; cross, oblique, transverse."The thwarting branches of the oak tree blocked our path to the picnic area. "positiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveđShareOf people: having a tendency to oppose; obstinate, perverse, stubborn."My brother is very thwart; he consistently opposes any suggestion we make about how to organize the garage. "attitudecharacterhumanpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjectiveđShareOf situations or things: adverse, unfavourable, unlucky."The recent economic downturn created a thwart environment for small businesses. "situationoutcomeconditioneventChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adverbđShareAcross the direction of travel or length of; athwart, crosswise, obliquely, transversely."The carpenter placed the board thwart to the existing beams, creating a strong support structure. "directionnauticalwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
prepositionđShareAcross, athwart."The fallen tree lay thwart the road, blocking traffic. "positiondirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
