Definition of Tholepin

1. Noun. A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing.

Exact synonyms: Oarlock, Peg, Pin, Rowlock, Thole
Group relationships: Dinghy, Dory, Rowboat
Generic synonyms: Holder

Definition of Tholepin

1. a pin that serves as an oarlock [n -S]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tholepin

thlipses
thlipsis
thlipsis
ThM
Tho
tho'
thoft
thofts
thogoto-like viruses
thole
thole
tholed
tholeiite
tholeiites
tholeiitic
tholepin (current term)
tholepins
tholes
tholi
tholing
tholoi
tholos
tholus
Thoma
Thoma's ampulla
Thoma's fixative
Thoma's laws
thomaean
thomaism
Thomas

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