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THOLEPIN Synonyms

There are 5 synonyms of the word tholepin. (exact relations)
There is 1 hypernym of the word tholepin. (close relations)
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Best Alternative Words for THOLEPIN

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oarlock
nounn
noun

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

peg
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a wooden pin pushed or driven into a surface

• small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

• informal terms for the leg

• a prosthesis that replaces a missing leg

• regulator that can be turned to regulate the pitch of the strings of a stringed instrument

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

verb

• succeed in obtaining a position

• pierce with a wooden pin or knock or thrust a wooden pin into

• fasten or secure with a wooden pin

• stabilize (the price of a commodity or an exchange rate) by legislation or market operations

pin
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a piece of jewelry that is pinned onto the wearer's garment

• a number you choose and use to gain access to various accounts

• when a wrestler's shoulders are forced to the mat

• small markers inserted into a surface to mark scores or define locations etc.

• informal terms for the leg

• axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

• cylindrical tumblers consisting of two parts that are held in place by springs; when they are aligned with a key the bolt can be thrown

• flagpole used to mark the position of the hole on a golf green

• a small slender (often pointed) piece of wood or metal used to support or fasten or attach things

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

• a club-shaped wooden object used in bowling; set up in triangular groups of ten as the target

verb

• to hold fast or prevent from moving

• attach or fasten with pins

• pierce with a pin

• (chess) immobilize a piece

rowlock
nounn
noun

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

thole
verbv
noun

• a holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

Best Hypernyms For THOLEPIN

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holder

Alternatives for OARLOCK

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