nounπShareA seat across a boat on which a rower may sit."The fisherman sat on the aft thwart to row."nauticalsailingvehiclepartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA 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."nauticalsailingpartstructuretechnicalvehicleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn act of thwarting; something which thwarts; a hindrance, an obstacle.""The unexpected snowstorm became one of many thwarts to our picnic plans." "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent."Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm."actionoutcomeplanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place (something) across (another thing); to position crosswise."The frustrated toddler thwarts her brother's train track by placing her building block perpendicular to the rails. "positionnauticalsailingdirectionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose."The heavy rain thwarts our plans for a picnic in the park. "actionachievementplanorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo move (something) across or counter to; to cross."An arrow thwarts the air."actionwayChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
