thwart

• Waagerechtes Querbrett oder Querstrebe in einem Boot, das die Bordwände verbindet und als Sitzbank für den Ruderer dient; auch allgemein eine quer verlaufende Strebe oder ein Hindernis.

A noun referring to a crosspiece that spreads the gunnels of a boat, used as a seat in a rowboat.

1. Boat seatC2formal

   A crosspiece in a boat that connects the sides and serves as a seat for rowers.

   Ducht

   • The rower sat on the wooden thwart and pulled the oars.
   • He replaced the broken thwart with a new piece of oak.
   • The boat had three thwarts for the crew.

   Synonymebenchcrossbeamcrosspieceseat

• Verb, das beschreibt, dass jemand ein Vorhaben oder Ziel einer anderen Person vereitelt, durchkreuzt oder erfolgreich bekämpft.

A verb used to indicate the act of preventing someone from accomplishing something or opposing a plan successfully.

1. Prevent or obstructC1formal

   To prevent someone from accomplishing a goal or to stop something from happening.

   Vereiteln

   • The security measures thwarted the attempted robbery.
   • Her plans were thwarted by the sudden change in weather.
   • The government's efforts to thwart the rebellion were successful.

   Synonymebalkblockfoilfrustratehamperimpedeobstructpreventstymie

   Antonymeadvanceaidassistencouragefacilitateforwardfurtherhelppromotesupport