Meaning Of The Word Thwart

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thwart
verb: If you thwart someone or thwart their plans, you prevent them from doing or getting what they want.

thwart in American English
a rower's seat extending across a boat
across; athwart
athwart
lying or extending across something else; transverse; oblique
to extend or place over or across
adjective: passing or lying crosswise or across; cross; transverse
noun: a seat across a boat, esp. one used by a rower
transitive verb: to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose

thwart in British English
across
adjective: passing or being situated across
noun: a seat lying across a boat and occupied by an oarsman
verb: to oppose successfully or prevent; frustrate

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