A '''thwart''' is a strut placed crosswise (left/right) in a ship or boat, to brace it crosswise.
In rowboats it can also serve as a seat for a rower.
Some inflatable boats have a thwart which can be folded and removed so the boat can be deflated and rolled up for transport or storage.
Category:Ship construction
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