Definition for THOLE

THOLE, n.1 [Sax. thol; Ir. and Gaelic, dula, a pin or peg.]

  1. A pin inserted into the gunwale of a boat, to keep the oar in the row-lock, when used in rowing. Mar. Dict.
  2. The pin or handle of sythe-snath.

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