A Thole

1. A pin in the side of a boat which acts as a fulcrum for the oars.
2. A pin, or handle, of the snath (shaft) of a scythe.

Alternative forms

• thowel
• thowl

Synonyms

• (pin for oars): oarlock, rowlock, tholepin
• (pin of the snath of a scythe): A Nib