Oarlock vs. Thole

Oarlocknoun

A device attached to the gunwale of a rowboat to hold the oars in place while rowing.

Oarlocknoun

The notch, fork, or other device on the gunwale of a boat, in which the oar rests, and that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing. Certain oarlocks are designed for use with oars having attached swivels, which insert into the oarlock and provide a firm pivot. Same as Rowlock{1}.

Oarlocknoun

a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

Tholeverb

To suffer.

Tholeverb

To endure, to put up with, to tolerate.

Tholenoun

The ability to bear or endure something; endurance, patience.

Tholenoun

A pin in the side of a boat which acts as a fulcrum for the oars.

Tholenoun

A pin, or handle, of the snath (shaft) of a scythe.

Tholenoun

(architecture) A cupola, a dome, a rotunda; a tholus.

Tholenoun

A wooden or metal pin, set in the gunwale of a boat, to serve as a fulcrum for the oar in rowing.

Tholenoun

The pin, or handle, of a scythe snath.

Tholeverb

To bear; to endure; to undergo.

Tholeverb

To wait.

Tholenoun

a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

Thole

Thole is a surname.