Cross Thwart (Noun)
Meaning
A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rower sat on the thwart, her feet braced against the footrests as she pulled the oars through the water.
- The thwart in the middle of the boat was worn smooth by years of use.
- As I climbed into the rowboat, I had to duck to avoid hitting my head on the thwart.
- The thwart was just the right height for me to rest my back against as I rowed.
- The old wooden thwart creaked in protest as I sat down on it.