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1thwart — thwartedly, adv. thwarter, n. /thwawrt/, v.t. 1. to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose. 2. to frustrate or baffle (a plan, purpose, etc.). 3. Archaic. a. to cross. b. to extend across. n. 4 …
2thwart — /θwɔt / (say thwawt) verb (t) 1. to oppose successfully; prevent from accomplishing a purpose; frustrate (a purpose, etc.); baffle. 2. Obsolete to cross. 3. Obsolete to extend across. –noun 4. a seat across a boat, especially one used by a rower …
3body bolster — Railroads. the lower transverse member of a car body to which the body center plate is attached. Cf. truck bolster. * * * …
4truck bolster — Railroads. the upper transverse member of a car truck that holds the truck center plate and receives the car s weight. Cf. body bolster. [1890 95] * * * …
5rigid axle — A simple non independent suspension, consisting of a rigid transverse member with wheel hubs solidly bolted to it. The axle can be attached to the body by leaf springs, or by a combination of suspension arms and links. A rear axle which may be… …
6yard — yard1 [yärd] n. [ME yerde < OE gierd, rod, staff, yard measure, akin to obs. Ger gerte, rod < IE * g̑hazdho , var. of base * ghasto , rod, pole > L hasta, pole, spear] 1. a) a unit of length in the FPS system, equal to 3 feet or 36… …
7doorhead — ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun : the upper transverse member of a doorframe; especially : one of ornamental woodwork often with ogive or pediment in 18th century style …
8window head — noun : the upper transverse member of a window …
9body bolster — Railroads. the lower transverse member of a car body to which the body center plate is attached. Cf. truck bolster …
10truck bolster — Railroads. the upper transverse member of a car truck that holds the truck center plate and receives the car s weight. Cf. body bolster. [1890 95] …
