thole

/θoul/ Cách viết khác : (thole-pin) /θoulpin/

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Word: Thole

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: A "thole" is a holder that is attached to the side of a boat (called the gunwale) and is used to keep an oar in place. It also helps the person rowing to push against it, making it easier to row.

Usage Instructions:

• The word "thole" is mainly used in the context of rowing boats.
• It is not a common word in everyday conversation, but it is important in nautical (related to boats and sailing) terms.

Example Sentence:

• "The rowers placed their oars in the tholes to steady them as they prepared to set off on the lake."

Advanced Usage:

• In a more technical context, a thole can be described as a fulcrum, which means it acts as a pivot point for the oar, allowing the rower to exert more force and row more efficiently.

Word Variants:

• The word "thole" does not have commonly used variants, but it can be used in different forms by adding prefixes or suffixes in a very specific nautical context (though these are rare).

Different Meanings:

• The primary meaning of "thole" is related to boats and rowing. In some dialects, "thole" can also refer to enduring or bearing something difficult, but this usage is less common and more colloquial.

Synonyms:

• For the nautical meaning, there aren't direct synonyms, but you might hear "oar lock" or "oar holder" in similar contexts, although they refer to slightly different mechanisms.

Idioms and Phrasal Verbs:

• There are no specific idioms or phrasal verbs that include the word "thole," given its specialized usage.

Summary:

"Thole" is a specific term related to rowing boats, referring to a holder that supports an oar.

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Noun

1. a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

Synonyms

• peg
• pin
• tholepin
• rowlock
• oarlock