pintle

Meanings

• Noun

  A small projecting part, especially one used to support or guide something.

  - "The pintle of the oar fits into the rowlock."
  - "The pintle of the plow is attached to the sole of the plowshare."

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Variants

List of all variants of pintle that leads to same result
pintle , pintles

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Etymology

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Originally meant a spike or point, probably from Old Norse pynte or pinta, a point, a spike.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pintle' is also used in the context of a pintle hook, a type of fishing hook.

2. In some parts of the world, 'pintle' is also used to refer to a small, shallow pan used for cooking.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oar: An oar is a long, flat, bladed implement used to propel a boat through water by being pushed against the water and pulled past the boat.

2. Rowlock: A rowlock is a type of fitting on the side of a rowing boat that holds the oar in place and guides it in its stroke.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'pintle' has been used in various contexts, including agriculture and nautical terminology.

How to Memorize "pintle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small, pointed part that protrudes from an object and serves as a support or guide.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pintle' with the idea of a small, pointed part that supports or guides something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Pintle: Points In Need of Transportation, Lifting, or Elevation' to remember the meaning of the word.

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