thole (5 synonym found)

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Definition of thole:

°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"
°To suffer or undergo.
°To endure, to tolerate, to put up with.
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website design charlotte.
Definition of thole:

°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"
°To suffer or undergo.
°To endure, to tolerate, to put up with.
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