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tholepin

/'θoʊl,pɪn/

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noun
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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Similar:

oarlock peg pin rowlock thole

type of:
holder

part of:
dinghy dory rowboat

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