Word: THWART
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Definition of THWART
- A seat across a boat on which a rower may sit.
"The fisherman sat on the aft thwart to row."
- A 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."
- An act of thwarting; something which thwarts; a hindrance, an obstacle.
- To cause to fail; to frustrate, to prevent.
"Our plans for a picnic were thwarted by the thunderstorm."
- To place (something) across (another thing); to position crosswise.
- To hinder or obstruct by placing (something) in the way of; to block, to impede, to oppose.
- Placed or situated across something else; cross, oblique, transverse.
- Of people: having a tendency to oppose; obstinate, perverse, stubborn.
- Of situations or things: adverse, unfavourable, unlucky.
- Across the direction of travel or length of; athwart, crosswise, obliquely, transversely.
- Across, athwart.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "During the final turn of the Scrabble tournament, he played "thwart" to secure the victory."
- โข "Please ensure you spell "thwart" correctly when adding it to your game sheet."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word provides solid placement flexibility, making it a reliable option for typical game situations.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 12 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 11 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is THWART a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is THWART worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in THWART? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing THWART:
- # the thwart effect
- # master of thwart
- # playing with thwart
- # in terms of thwart
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