Nautical Term: Thwart
Definition of Thwart
The seats arranged transversely, or athwartships, in a boat that is equipped with oarsmen, serve as the seating area for these rowers.
For example, in a regatta race, the oarsmen in a racing shell sit on the thwart seats as they pull in unison, propelling the shell forward in the water.
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