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thwart
noun
verb
A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat
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θwɔːt
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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”
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What ultimately frustrated every challenger was Ruth's amazing September surge
Foil your opponent
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