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tholepin
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peg, pin, thole, tholepin, rowlock, oarlocknoun
a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing
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tholepin
A tholepin, also known simply as a thole, refers to a pin or peg that is commonly found on the gunwale of a boat, primarily used to serve as a fulcrum or pivot point for the oar in rowing. This setup aids in controlling the direction and speed of the boat. The term is of Old English origin.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tholepin in Chaldean Numerology is: 2
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tholepin in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9
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