thirl

Meanings

• noun

  A type of mill where the water is diverted into a hollow tree trunk, or trough, and the force of the water turns the wheel.

  - "The thirl at the old mill on the river was still in working order."
  - "Visitors to the historic site were fascinated by the thirl and the waterwheel."

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Variants

List of all variants of thirl that leads to same result
thirl , thirls , thirled , thirling

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Etymology

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Old English thyrle, thyrl, from thurr 'water' + leah 'clearing'.

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Trivia

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1. Thirls were often used in combination with other types of waterwheels, such as overshot and undershot wheels.

2. The first watermills were believed to have been built in the Middle East around 2000 BC.

3. Thirls were an essential part of the industrial revolution, powering the production of textiles, paper, and other goods.

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Related Concepts

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1. Watermill: A mill that uses hydropower, i.e., water, to provide the required energy to turn the millstones and grind grain.

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Culture

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Thirls were commonly used in water-powered mills in Europe during the Middle Ages. They were an essential part of the milling process, converting the kinetic energy of the water into mechanical power.

How to Memorize "thirl"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a hollow tree trunk or trough filled with water, and imagine the force of the water turning a wheel.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thirl' with 'watermill' and 'hydropower'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'thirl' starts with the letter 'th', as in 'th'e 'th'irl turns 'th'e 'th'eel.

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