thole

Meanings

• noun

  A small hole or indentation in a surface.

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Pronunciation

1. /θəʊl/
   
   
   
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2. /θəʊl/
   
   
   
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3. /θəʊl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

brook , live with , oarlock , rowlock , tholepin , nib

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Variants

List of all variants of thole that leads to same result
thole , tholed , tholes , tholing

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English thol meaning 'a hollow, a depression'.

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Trivia

Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word

1. The term 'thole pin' is used in sailing to refer to a pin that secures a block to a thole pin socket.

2. In the game of golf, a thole is a small indentation in the ground used to hold a flagstick.

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How to Memorize "thole"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a small hole or indentation in an object, such as a tree trunk or a piece of paper.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'thole' with the idea of a hole or indentation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'This hole looks like a thole' to help remember the word.

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