Associations to the word «Thole»

Wiktionary

THOLE, verb. (intransitive) To suffer.
THOLE, verb. (transitive) (now Scotland) (Northern Ireland) (Northern England) To endure, to tolerate, to put up with.
THOLE, noun. A pin in the side of a boat which acts as a fulcrum for the oars
THOLE, noun. The pin, or handle, of a scythe snath.

Dictionary definition

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

Wise words

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