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Meanings of cross thwart in English

Portuguese
banco

A crosspiece spreading the gunnels of a boat; used as a seat in a rowboat.

        banco
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        Examples for "thwart"
        Examples for "thwart"
        1
        Historically, it has been used by the government to thwart political opposition.
        The South African
        2
        But these groups might join forces to thwart his return to power.
        Reuters
        3
        Had the Government taken steps to thwart such an attempt, he asked.
        The Irish Times
        4
        This approach would thwart procedural hurdles Democrats could pursue under normal circumstances.
        Reuters
        5
        Obama will also press Congress to pass legislation to thwart cyber attacks.
        Reuters
        Translations for cross thwart
        Portuguese
        banco