thowel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Thow"el, Thowl noun (Also<

• Thowel
• Thowl

)

Etymology

See Thole.

Definitions

1. (Naut.) (a) A thole pin. (b) A rowlock.

   I would sit impatiently thinking with what an unusual amount of noise the oars worked in the thowels. Dickens.