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Seat and structural member of a boat
A thwart is a part of an undecked boat that provides seats for the crew and structural rigidity for the hull. A thwart goes from one side of the hull to
Thwart
Type of saw optimized for cutting across wood fibres
A crosscut saw (thwart saw) is any saw designed for cutting wood perpendicular to (across) the wood grain. Crosscut saws may be small or large, with small
Crosscut_saw
Intentional deception to gain unlawfully
violate civil law (e.g., a fraud victim may sue the fraud perpetrator to thwart the fraud or recover monetary compensation) or criminal law (e.g., a fraud
Fraud
police, simultaneous attacks planned in Albania, Kosovo and Macedonia were thwarted in November 2016. Nineteen people were arrested in Kosovo, and six more
2016_Balkans_terrorism_plot
Light boat that is paddled
have a stern thwart; this is usually located about half-way between the center thwart and the stern seat. Some canoes have a bow thwart; this is usually
Canoe
series follows a motley group of rebels conducting covert operations to thwart the sinister Galactic Empire, including Kanan Jarrus, Hera Syndulla, Ezra
List of Star Wars Rebels characters
List_of_Star_Wars_Rebels_characters
Attempts to limit access to strong cryptography
and allied governments to limit access to cryptography strong enough to thwart decryption by national intelligence agencies, especially the National Security
Crypto_Wars
2021 action thriller film directed by Guy Ritchie
the film, H (Statham) is a new cash-truck driver in Los Angeles, whose thwarting of a robbery leads to his skillset with guns and mysterious past being
Wrath_of_Man
Novel by Piers Anthony
series. In it, Orb becomes the incarnation of Nature, in an attempt to thwart the plans of Satan. Being a Green Mother centers on Orb Kaftan, a musician
Being_a_Green_Mother
Critical military pathway
numerically inferior defending force to use the terrain as a force multiplier to thwart or ambush a much larger opponent, as the attacker cannot advance any further
Choke_point
2021 film by Jeff Wamester
World War II, where he meets the Justice Society of America and helps them thwart the threat of the Nazis and the Advisor. During World War II, President
Justice_Society:_World_War_II
Defense plan to counter zombies
Drezner, Daniel (June 20, 2014). "What's wrong with the Pentagon's plan to thwart the zombie apocalypse". The Washington Post. Archived from the original
CONOP_8888
American experimental indie rock group
Davies, Hageman, Swarts and Paget. Wormed by Leonard Thwart Productions 1988 / 1995 Tangle Thwart Productions 1989 / Scratch Records 1995 Lovelyville Matador
Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
Thinking_Fellers_Union_Local_282
Coup attempt thwarted with Indian assistance
overthrow the government of the Republic of Maldives. The attempt was thwarted with Indian assistance in Operation Cactus. Whereas the 1980 and 1983 coup
1988_Maldives_coup_attempt
Horror tabletop role-playing game campaign
Masks of Nyarlathotep, subtitled Perilous Adventures to Thwart the Dark God, is an adventure campaign first published by Chaosium in 1984 for the second
Masks_of_Nyarlathotep
forces to recapture the city from the Ottoman hold. The Ottoman managed to thwart the Christian attempt to capture the city. In 1660, the Venetian general
Siege_of_Chania_(1660)
African-American murder victim (1939–1955)
considered by authorities today to have been a hate crime, designed to thwart the creation of a new school in the community. On October 22, 1955, Reese
John_Earl_Reese
American actress (born 1958)
when she's playing virtuous, "sensible" types... But Ibsen's antiheroine—thwarted sensualist, a woman wrestling with her inner troll, belle of a ball that
Annette_Bening
5th-century battle between Visigoths and Bretons in France
the Gothic revolt of Euric. With this battle Euric king of the Visigoths thwarted an attack by an alliance of Bretons or Britons of the Romano-British Riothamus
Battle_of_Déols
American politician (born 1972)
tenure as minority leader, she engaged in various parliamentary tactics to thwart legislation supported by the Democratic majority. Drazan was the Republican
Christine_Drazan
Clade of primates endemic to the island of Madagascar
illegal logging, economic privation and political instability conspire to thwart conservation efforts. Because of these threats and their declining numbers
Lemur
2006 film by Martin Scorsese
selling stolen microprocessors to Chinese mobsters, but Sullivan helps thwart the attempted sting operation. Costello and the MSP both realize they have
The_Departed
Queen of England and Ireland from 1553 to 1558
Church the property confiscated in the previous two reigns was largely thwarted by Parliament but, during her five-year reign, more than 280 religious
Mary_I
Novel by Piers Anthony
become one of the three aspects of the incarnation of Fate, in an attempt to thwart the plans of Satan. At around the time of World War I, a 21-year-old Irish
With_a_Tangled_Skein
1984 Hindi-language drama
cheat them. Will Laxmi and Ravi be able to save their home? How do they thwart Seth Dharampal's evil intentions? Shashi Kapoor as Prem Moushumi Chatterjee
Ghar_Ek_Mandir_(film)
2002 Indian film
lives intertwine with a cynical officer, Radhakrishna, as they unite to thwart a terrorist plot involving Amjed’s radicalised brother. Released on 29 November
Khadgam
2004 British film
Dwyfuc (Doon Mackichan) and Smirgut the Fierce (Fiona Allen) set out to thwart a Roman invasion and save Celtic Britain. Worthaboutapig – Sally Phillips
Gladiatress
1989 studio album by Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
Union Local 282, released as an LP in 1989 through the band's own label, Thwart Productions. All tracks are written by Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
Tangle_(album)
American animated television series
they tackle a series of problems, as well as aid their human friends and thwart the plans of various evil characters. Episodes consisted of either a single
Adventures_of_the_Gummi_Bears
City in Punjab, Pakistan
Army which had thrust itself into the Sialkot district in an effort to thwart Pakistan's own advances into Indian-administered Kashmir. Location of Chawinda
Chawinda
Lightweight boat constructed with flexible tubes containing pressurized gas
The boat, when inflated, is kept rigid cross-ways by a foldable removable thwart. This feature makes these boats suitable for liferafts for larger boats
Inflatable_boat
American sci-fi television series (1967–1968)
themselves as humans and gradually infiltrating human institutions—tries to thwart the invasion despite the disbelief of officials and the general public,
The_Invaders
Season of television series
Camelot, but with Uther and the kingdom blind to her treachery, can Merlin thwart her plans before she can destroy Camelot? Loyalties are tested to the limit
Merlin_series_3
2000 American comedy film by Chris Koch
York, depicting various subplots including a group of kids planning to thwart a snowplow driver in an attempt to get a second snow day. This is the first
Snow_Day_(2000_film)
centred around a group of teenagers who aid a British security agent to thwart the plans of a villain and avert an international disaster. Each of the
List_of_Freewheelers_episodes
2025 horror novel by Joe Hill
friends that do not want to stop the Dragon, and will go to any lengths to thwart him. The fifth novel by Joe Hill, King Sorrow was also his first since 2016's
King_Sorrow
American television sitcom (2000–2006)
a mutual love–hate war of wills, and his main motivation in life is to thwart or irk her (though, ironically, he marries a woman with the same personality
Malcolm_in_the_Middle
Ahom commander (1622–1672)
Ahom Army and the victory in the naval Battle of Saraighat (1671) that thwarted an invasion by the vastly superior Mughal Forces under the command of Ramsingh
Lachit_Borphukan
2013 video game
follows Deadpool as he joins forces with Cable and the X-Men in order to thwart Mister Sinister's latest scheme, getting into numerous comedic adventures
Deadpool_(video_game)
Fictional character
the queen, which were a gift to her from her husband, King Louis XIII. Thwarted by d'Artagnan and the other musketeers, Milady's conflict with d'Artagnan
Milady_de_Winter
Book series
Hytham, who joins his mentor Basim Ibn Ishaq in Constantinople to help him thwart a murderous scheme by the Order of the Ancients. Secretly, however, Hytham's
Assassin's Creed (novel series)
Assassin's_Creed_(novel_series)
Attempt to find the source of the Nile by Nero
inquiry and part reconnaissance for a potential invasion, was ultimately thwarted by the vast and impassable Sudd swamp in what is now South Sudan. Around
Nero's exploration of the Nile
Nero's_exploration_of_the_Nile
commercial takeovers, safe harbors function as a form of shark repellent used to thwart hostile takeovers. Under implementation of this provision, a target company
Safe_harbor_(commerce)
2012 military science fiction action film by Peter Berg
to battle against a naval fleet of extraterrestrial origin in order to thwart their destructive goals. Battleship premiered at the Yoyogi National Stadium
Battleship_(film)
Mythical Greek king of Thebes
As the son of Laius, he bore the patronymic "Laiades." Laius wished to thwart the prophecy, so he sent a shepherd-servant to leave Oedipus to die on a
Oedipus
1964 film
Lenzi. Malaysian rebel Sandokan, with his group of renegades, tries to thwart a British general from forcing the good Sultan Hassim to resign in favour
Pirates_of_Malaysia
1995 Indian film
who sets out to find Keshavani in order to avenge his father's death and thwart his attempts to sell the country's military secrets for his profits. Shiva
Savyasachi_(1995_film)
Park on Whidbey Island, Washington, US
military strategy was based on the theory that the three fortresses would thwart any invasion attempt by sea. Fort Casey was named for Brigadier General
Fort_Casey
American actress (born 1961/1962)
common-law wife of Mitch Beck (Brian Fitzpatrick) whose presence threatened to thwart his relationship with Hillary Martin (Carmen Thomas). San Giacomo first
Laura_San_Giacomo
Strait between the Indonesian islands of Java and Sumatra
islands, many of which are volcanic in origin. They include: Sangiang (Thwart-the-Way), Sebesi, Sebuku, and Panaitan (Prince's). The 1883 eruption of
Sunda_Strait
Broadway musical, based on the 1992 animated Disney film
three wishes by a genie in a lamp, which he uses to woo a princess and to thwart the sultan's evil Grand Vizier. Aladdin premiered at the 5th Avenue Theatre
Aladdin_(2011_musical)
2024 video game
In the game, players control Renata and her friend Jake as they work to thwart the evil Fly Bois. It was released for consoles on June 25, 2024. Frogun
Frogun_Encore
Fictional character in television series
a loose trajectory of Walter O'Brien's alleged real-life exploits that thwart terrorism and disasters in each episode of the series. Walter O'Brien approached
Walter_O'Brien_(Scorpion)
English experimental musician (born 1958)
career retrospective double-album entitled Comatose Non-Reaction: The Thwarted Pop Career of Danielle Dax and an EP of new avant-garde and almost completely
Danielle_Dax
Video game franchise
Keyblade, as he journeys across various worlds to protect his friends and thwart the schemes of numerous villains. Noted for its intricate lore and complex
Kingdom_Hearts
1965 film by Michael Anderson
film touches on the main aspects of the operation, which was geared to thwart the German long-range weapons programme in the final years of World War
Operation_Crossbow_(film)
2001 film by Ron Howard
assignment: to identify hidden patterns in magazines and newspapers to thwart a Soviet plot. He is given an implanted diode that gives him a passcode
A_Beautiful_Mind
Battle in the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Poor Russian logistics and tactical decisions helped the defenders to thwart efforts at encirclement, and, after a month of protracted fighting, Ukrainian
Battle_of_Kyiv_(2022)
1989 film by Arthur Hiller
Wilder as a deaf man and Richard Pryor as a blind man who work together to thwart a trio of murderous thieves. This is the third film (in a series of four)
See No Evil, Hear No Evil (film)
See_No_Evil,_Hear_No_Evil_(film)
Portuguese military conquest
India, alongside Hormuz, Goa, and Aden, to ultimately control trade and thwart Muslim shipping in the Indian Ocean. Having started sailing from Cochin
Capture_of_Malacca_(1511)
1990 video game
1990. The player takes control of one of two ninjas who are tasked at thwarting an alien invasion. The game has been compared to Tecmo's Ninja Gaiden
Ninja_Crusaders
Series of books which deals with the world of demons
human universe. Together with The Disciples, the main characters attempt to thwart the Demonata from destroying the world. "Shanville Monthly December 2008"
The_Demonata
Australian television series
group of five international spies on a mission to kill Adolf Hitler and thwart his plans of world domination. The second series is set in a similarly bizarre
Danger_5
American indoor hockey player (born 2009)
February 2025. "Poland women claim first-ever indoor crown as German men thwart Austria's three-peat ambitions". fih.hockey. International Hockey Federation
Reese_D'Ariano
American actress and singer (born 1985)
Abigail Scanlan while Garcia portrayed Parker, two childhood best friends who thwart to sabotage their ex friend's wedding so that true love can prevail. She
Raven-Symoné
Mask used to fool facial recognition software
to confuse facial recognition software. This type of mask is designed to thwart the surveillance of people by confusing the biometric data. There are many
Anti-facial_recognition_mask
2009 film by S. P. Jhananathan
follows a National Cadet Corps (NCC) trainer and five cadets seeking to thwart a group of foreign mercenaries planning to destroy a rocket-launching project
Peraanmai
American socialite (1918–1950)
policemen and firemen responded, and spent half an hour making plans to thwart a potential leap. As one fireman ascended a ladder reaching to the roof
Bernice_Herstein
1998 film by Griffin Dunne
is using Gillian as a medium. Gary arrives and uses his silver badge to thwart Jimmy's spirit from possessing him. Sally tells Gary he is there because
Practical_Magic
American boxer and mobster (1928–2005)
States. For almost thirty years, Gigante feigned insanity in an effort to thwart law enforcement. Dubbed "the Oddfather" and "the Enigma in the Bathrobe"
Vincent_Gigante
1997 film by Sundar C
Arivazhagan as the lead actor. However, the four corrupt businessmen attempt to thwart Arunachalam's plans by spending their own money to hinder his progress.
Arunachalam_(film)
Term for Japanese human wave attacks during WWII
foresaw that a battle was about to be lost, as a last ditch effort in thwarting Allied forces. The banzai charge is considered to be one method of gyokusai
Banzai_charge
her death in Skyfall, M sends Bond a posthumous message that leads him to thwart a terrorist attack in Mexico City. Gareth Mallory takes Bond off active
List_of_James_Bond_films
1982 American television sitcom
He and Herbie stumble upon a bank robbery in progress. They manage to thwart the crime and rescue a young divorcée named Susan MacLane (Patricia Harty)
Herbie, the Love Bug (TV series)
Herbie,_the_Love_Bug_(TV_series)
1993 film by Adam Simon
name, it follows characters Doc Smith and Ann Thrush in their efforts to thwart Dr. Jane Tiptree's plan to exterminate the human race with a lethal virus
Carnosaur_(film)
Horror anthology comic
an all black cowboy outfit, sporadically appears in the series trying to thwart Rick's plans. The stories range from bleak and graphic horror to light comedy
Ice_Cream_Man_(comics)
Company acquisition strategy
publicly traded corporations had adopted legal countermeasures designed to thwart potential hostile takeovers and corporate raids, including poison pills
Corporate_raid
2001 video game
storyline that is unrelated to the films. Playing as Bond, the player must thwart an attempt to replace world leaders with clones. Agent Under Fire was released
James Bond 007: Agent Under Fire
James_Bond_007:_Agent_Under_Fire
2010 American film
filmmaker's fiancée, Zoe (Uma Thurman), and that his true intention is to thwart their impending nuptials. As Sam's plan begins to unravel, he is forced
Ceremony_(2010_film)
Technique in which the target firm purchases back its own stock from an unfriendly bidder
A targeted repurchase is a technique used to thwart a hostile takeover in which the target firm purchases back its own stock from an unfriendly bidder
Targeted_repurchase
2022 film by Greg Mottola
Detective Griz of the Boston Police Department begin tailing him, which he thwarts numerous times to continue his investigation without interference. Fletch
Confess,_Fletch
2015 Indian film by R. Ravikumar
Anu to Elango. Things go smoothly until Elango and Arumugam inadvertently thwart an encounter to kill Kuzhandaivelu, a dreaded gangster and extortionist
Indru_Netru_Naalai
1984 novel by Robert Ludlum
of a psychopathic general named "Mad" Marcus Delavane, he is chosen to thwart a cabal of former generals bent on world domination. Erich Leifhelm, a former
The_Aquitaine_Progression
Instructions a computer can execute
their own code (called malware), without the user being aware of it. To thwart cyberattacks, all software in the system must be designed to withstand and
Software
Battle in 1507
a plan by king Manuel of Portugal to control the Indian Ocean trade and thwart hostile Muslim competitors, by capturing Aden to control trade through the
Portuguese_conquest_of_Hormuz
1943 film by Roy William Neill
World War II spy adventures with Holmes and Dr. Watson helping the Allies thwart enemy agents, but this one marked a return to the pure mystery film form
Sherlock_Holmes_Faces_Death
1993 American film
search of Jeff and finds a fresh mound of dirt. She digs him out but is thwarted at the last minute by Barney. Jeff climbs out of the grave, kills Barney
The_Vanishing_(1993_film)
2010 film by Takashi Miike
Lord Matsudaira Naritsugu, the murderous leader of the Akashi clan, to thwart his appointment to the powerful Shogunate Council. The film marks the third
13_Assassins_(2010_film)
Comics character
present when she enters a time stream, traveling to another timeline, to thwart a plot involving Brainiac 13. Although after her disappearance Cir-El has
Supergirl_(Cir-El)
the official emperor. Besides passing all his classes, he has to keep thwarting attempts by the infamous Yzma and Kronk to stop him. Yzma is now disguised
List of The Emperor's New School episodes
List_of_The_Emperor's_New_School_episodes
2002 film by Steve Beck
salvage team to Antonia Graza to repair her and decides to sink her to thwart his plan. Munder is crushed to death under the ship's gears while scuba
Ghost_Ship_(2002_film)
1988 video game
Contra series. The game stars Bill Rizer and Lance Bean as they are sent to thwart another alien invasion from the vicious Red Falcon. It was ported to the
Super_Contra
French Capuchin friar and political adviser (1577–1638)
this possible. For Richelieu, he maneuvered at the Diet of Regensburg to thwart the aggression of the Habsburg emperor, and then recommended the intervention
François_Leclerc_du_Tremblay
1869 novel by R. D. Blackmore
Doones. Sir Ensor's impetuous and now jealous heir Carver will let nothing thwart his plan to marry Lorna once he comes into his inheritance. Sir Ensor dies
Lorna_Doone
Chinese television series
is one dangerous plot after another devised by his father's generals to thwart his succession to the northern territories. As Murong Feng succeeds in becoming
Too_Late_to_Say_I_Love_You
Comics character
Black Tom Cassidy. Exodus leads an attack on a group of humans, but is thwarted by the X-Men. Exodus is among the 198 mutants who retain their powers following
Exodus_(character)
American college football season
1D. Retrieved September 12, 2024 – via Google News Archive. "Lumberjacks thwart Griz in Big Sky debut". The Missoulian. September 23, 1979. Retrieved September
1979 Northern Arizona Lumberjacks football team
1979_Northern_Arizona_Lumberjacks_football_team
1988 studio album by Thinking Fellers Union Local 282
band Thinking Fellers Union Local 282. It was released in 1988 through Thwart Productions. It was reissued on LP and CD in 1995 with six live bonus tracks
Wormed_by_Leonard
American actress and activist
the complex's radiation output levels are safe. In 2002, Overall helped thwart an attempt by Louisiana Energy Services to build a uranium enrichment facility
Park_Overall
1917 attempted military coup in Russia
Soviet of Soldiers' and Workers' Deputies. The coup attempt was quickly thwarted, largely due to the efforts of the Bolsheviks, whose position was further
Kornilov_affair
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Gift of God
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Poetess, Princess
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A Christian; A Follower of Christ
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Exalted
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Endowed with virtue
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Pledge.
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Light; A Region of Southern Italy; Man from Lucania; Bringer of Light
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Son of Goddess Lakshmi
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Australian, British, Chinese, English
Cultured; Ornamental
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Old Norse myth name of a dwarf who, along with his brother Eitri, made magical objects for the gods, including the hammer of Thor, probably derived from the Nordic element bróka, BRÖKK means "breeches."
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n.
See Thwart.
prep.
Across; athwart.
v. i.
To move or go in an oblique or crosswise manner.
v. i.
Hence, to be in opposition; to clash.
a.
Something that thwarts, crosses, or obstructs; a cross accident; as, he would have succeeded, had it not been for unlucky traverses not under his control.
adv.
In a thwarting or obstructing manner; so as to thwart.
n.
A disease in sheep, indicated by shaking, trembling, or convulsive motions.
a.
Fig.: Perverse; crossgrained.
imp. & p. p.
of Thwart
v. t.
To treat maliciously; to try to injure or thwart.
v. t.
To hinder; to cross; to thwart.
v. t.
To cross, as a purpose; to oppose; to run counter to; to contravene; hence, to frustrate or defeat.
n.
A seat in an open boat reaching from one side to the other, or athwart the boat.
a.
Thwartly; obliquely; transversely; athwart.
v. t.
To move across or counter to; to cross; as, an arrow thwarts the air.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Thwart
a.
Situated or placed across something else; transverse; oblique.
n.
The quality or state of being thwart; obliquity; perverseness.
a.
To cross by way of opposition; to thwart with obstacles; to obstruct; to bring to naught.
adv.
Transversely; obliquely.