tholepin
noun /'θoʊl,pɪn/
- Definition
- a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
- Example
- He tried to understand the true meaning of 'tholepin'.
- Etymology
- No etymology available.
Quick Facts
Palindrome
No
Compound Word
No
Proper Noun
No
Rare
No
Archaic
No
Obsolete
No
Slang
No
Vowels
3
Consonants
5
Length
8