How to pronounce thole
American English pronunciation
THOHL
- IPA
- /ˈθoʊl/
- Syllables
- THOHL (1 syllable)
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What thole means
A peg on a boat's side that holds an oar in place
In a sentence: Jo slid the oar between the tholes and began to row toward the dock.
Where it comes from: It comes from an Old English word for the pin that holds an oar.
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