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More important than the tilt of the oarlocks are the relative positions of the thwart, the oarlocks and the footbrace.
The white kaolin clay has extra fine particles that simultaneously thwart insects and act as an alkaline barrier to fungal spores.
Marketed as a gadget to thwart kidnappings, it is more likely to appeal to the parent of an unruly or latchkey child.
Officials mustered a security force of thousands in the area around the hall, part of an effort to thwart any attempt at a repeat attack.
Two weeks later, passengers on another Greyhound bus were credited with averting disaster in Utah after they helped thwart an alleged hijacker.
Sophisticated I.D. badges designed to thwart counterfeiting are also growing in use at work and at schools.
Ward tackles their claims directly dealing honestly with themes such as theodicy and the possibility that human will could thwart divine purpose.
Of course, American monetary and financial officials will continue to use every means at its disposal to thwart any such crash dynamics.
Many senior detectives had been fearful the self-confessed drugs dealer was somehow going to thwart justice.
It seems obvious that a greater police presence in that neighborhood might thwart some criminals and inadvertently save lives.
Will Eliza find the courage to thwart these evil people and restore balance to the African wild?
Built into the Constitution is the notion that a free people should thwart its leaders if necessary.
One way to thwart such unscrupulous people is for the bona fide seed companies to make their presences felt at every level in the country.
Fortunately I am a light sleeper, so I should be able to thwart any attempts to slice bits off me for a tasty midnight snack.
We wouldn't want to do anything to thwart the Campbell government's quest for the privatization of health care.
However, thanks to smuggling, piracy, and trade with the New World, England was able to thwart Napoleon's plan.
However, Knottingley were able to thwart most efforts to break the deadlock with some resolute defence.
The drop-off reflects deep disappointment that clerical establishment rulers have been able to largely thwart Khatami's efforts.
With your legs facing forward, the leeboard thwart goes approximately over your knees.
Lay them thwart, that the top of one may rest on the root or stub of the other.
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Examples from Classical Literature
That part of a boat between the stern and the aftmost thwart, furnished with seats for passengers.
Mulready dropped into it and threw himself sullenly upon the midships thwart.
Still the boy Tristram said nothing, but turning round took a bailer from under the thwart, and began energetically bailing away.
When the sail was hoisted, the halliards and the down-haul were brought well aft and made fast to a thwart to serve as backstay.
He was between two stools, for he had no mind to displease Flavia or thwart her brother.
I could condole with you on the charge, but you will find it the only way not to seem to thwart her.
Then through the red wrath of his eyne He saw a sheathed sword, Laid thwart that wasted field of wine, Amidmost of the board.
Again she nodded, for Tess had no spirit to thwart an argument at that moment.
The human brain and the secondary laws of thermodynamics had combined to thwart the will of a relentless universe.
To do what the superior power requires of him, he must thwart his inclinations.
It creates the death wish toward all who thwart our interests or who may in the future do so.
Love me as thou may'st, Yet thwart me not, for I am fixt to go.
Each was heaped from thwart to thwart with flat silver colored fish.
He had lighted with such energy upon a thwart of his boat that his ivory leg had received a half-splintering shock.
All he discovered was a brown stain on the gunwale abreast of the thwart.
Harvey bitterly disputed the Council's power to thwart his will.
They have thwart pieces from side to side about three inches thick, and their gunwales flare outwards, so as to cast off the surges of the waves.
There was one thwart set as low as possible, a kind of stretcher in the bows, and a double paddle for propulsion.
The doctor tried to make a short protest, but, perceiving the girl's evident agitation, he thought the best remedy was not to thwart her.
There is grim purpose in what I do, and I warn you that you do not thwart me.
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