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Definition of Thirling
1. thirl [v] - See also: thirl
Lexicographical Neighbors of Thirling
Literary usage of Thirling
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Ures̓ Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures and Mines: Containing a Clear by Andrew Ure (1867)
"The two headings a and Ь are then advanced, and as soon as the thirling No.
2 is cut through, a wall of brick and mortar, 4^ inches thick, is built across ..."
2. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines by Andrew Ure (1858)
"The two headings о and b are then advanced, and as soon as the thirling No.
2 is cut through, a wall of brick and mortar, 4J inches thick, is built across ..."
3. A Dictionary of Arts, Manufactures, and Mines: Containing a Clear Exposition by Andrew Ure (1853)
"This wall is termed a stopping; and being air-tight, it forces tbc whole circulation
through the thirling No. '2. In this manner the air is always led ..."
4. Supplement to Spons ̓dictionary of Engineering, Civil, Mechanical, Military by Edward Spon, Francis N. Spon (1880)
"When the first thirling has boon completed, the direct connection between the shafts
... A second thirling is then made, and a stopping put into the first. ..."
5. The Mining Engineer (1908)
"The rise thirling was commenced in due course, and an extra flank bore-hole was
... The fireman, on examining this thirling at 7 am on January 24th, 1907, ..."
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