thole UK
θoʊl
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Definition of thole - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
enduranceRareUKendure or tolerate something difficultRareUK
  • He had to thole the harsh winter.
tolerate withstand

Noun

1.
boatingTECH.UKpin in a boat for oar supportTECH.UK
  • The rower adjusted the thole before starting.
oarlock rowlock
2.
toleranceRareUKendurance of hardship or pain without complaintRareUK
  • His thole during the long journey was admirable.
fortitude resilience
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Origin of thole

Old English, thol (pin)

Examples of thole in a sentence

  • They thole the criticism with grace.
  • The thole broke during the storm.
  • He carved a new thole from oak wood.
  • Her thole through the harsh winter was remarkable.
  • The soldier's thole in captivity was inspiring.

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  1. French:endurer, tolet, ...
  2. German:ertragen, Dolle, ...
  3. Italian:sopportare, perno, ...
  4. Spanish:soportar, tolete, ...
  5. Portuguese:suportar, escálamo, ...
  6. Chinese:忍受, 桨销, ...
  7. Japanese:耐える, トールピン, ...
  8. Arabic:تَحَمَّلَ, دَبُّوسُ المِجْداف, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִסְבּוֹל, יָתֵד לַמָּשׁוֹט, ...
  10. Russian:терпеть, уключина, ...
  11. Ukrainian:терпіти, упор, ...
  12. Hindi:सहन करना, थोल, ...

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