Thwart Definition
thwart
noun
- a crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
verb
- hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of; "What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge"; "foil your opponent"
Words that rhyme with thwart
Usage tips for "thwart"
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