°a pin in the side of a boat which acts as a fulcrum for the oars.
"1973: The oars squeaked against the tholes, the blades dipped with a steady beat, and the sun beat down: the boat crept across the sea. -- Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"
°a pin in the side of a boat which acts as a fulcrum for the oars.
"1973: The oars squeaked against the tholes, the blades dipped with a steady beat, and the sun beat down: the boat crept across the sea. -- Patrick O'Brian, HMS Surprise"