Thole (Noun)
Meaning
A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The rower grasped the oar handle firmly as it rested in the thole, letting out a strong stroke to propel the boat forward.
- After a long day of fishing, the worn thole needed to be replaced to ensure safe and secure oar control.
- As she rowed the small skiff, the creaking of the thole echoed through the quiet morning air.
- The thole had been carefully crafted to fit snugly against the wooden gunwale, allowing for maximum stability during rowing.
- Reaching the calm waters of the lake, the rowers removed the oars from the thole and took a well-deserved rest.