thwart

• Nom désignant une planche transversale reliant les bordés d'un canot et servant de siège dans une embarcation à rames.

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.

   Banc de nage

   • 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.

   Synonymesbenchcrossbeamcrosspieceseat

• Verbe utilisé pour désigner l'action d'empêcher quelqu'un d'atteindre son but ou de contrecarrer avec succès un plan.

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.

   Contrecarrer

   • 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.

   Synonymesbalkblockfoilfrustratehamperimpedeobstructpreventstymie

   Antonymesadvanceaidassistencouragefacilitateforwardfurtherhelppromotesupport