What's the difference between thole and thowl?

Thole


Definition:

  • (n.) A wooden or metal pin, set in the gunwale of a boat, to serve as a fulcrum for the oar in rowing.
  • (n.) The pin, or handle, of a scythe snath.
  • (v. t.) To bear; to endure; to undergo.
  • (v. i.) To wait.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) These data were confirmed by the habituation test to he thole-board whereby, after three days of exposure, low exploratory baseline of mice was constant.

Thowl


Definition:

  • (n.) A thole pin.
  • (n.) A rowlock.

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