thole (Meaning)
thole (n)
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
thole (n.)
A wooden or metal pin, set in the gunwale of a boat, to serve as a fulcrum for the oar in rowing.
The pin, or handle, of a scythe snath.
thole (v. t.)
To bear; to endure; to undergo.
thole (v. i.)
To wait.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thole
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thole Sentence Examples
- The oarsmen gripped the thole pins tightly, guiding the boat through the choppy waters.
- The thole leather was worn and needed to be replaced to prevent friction and chafing.
- The shape of the thole allowed the oars to move smoothly and efficiently.
- The thole system was designed to transfer the force of the oarsman's stroke to the boat.
- The size and position of the thole determined the angle and leverage of the oars.
- Traditional rowing boats often had fixed tholes, while modern boats may use adjustable thole systems.
- The thole pins were made of durable metal to withstand the constant strain of rowing.
- The thole pins were lubricated regularly to reduce friction and extend their lifespan.
- The symmetry of the tholes ensured that the boat rowed straight and balanced.
- The thole system played a crucial role in the performance and handling of the rowing boat.
FAQs About the word thole
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowingA wooden or metal pin, set in the gunwale of a boat, to s
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The oarsmen gripped the thole pins tightly, guiding the boat through the choppy waters.
The thole leather was worn and needed to be replaced to prevent friction and chafing.
The shape of the thole allowed the oars to move smoothly and efficiently.
The thole system was designed to transfer the force of the oarsman's stroke to the boat.
