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 rowboat's thwart was made of a weathered plank of wood worn smooth by years of use.
- The boat's designer carefully positioned the thwart to allow for maximum comfort while seated and minimal interference with the oars.
- To turn the rowboat around, she shifted her weight from one thwart to the other.
- The additional thwart was added to provide extra seating for the passengers on the tour boat.
- His hand instinctively went to the thwart to steady himself as the rowboat rocked in the choppy water.