Thowel
Thowel , noun
[See Thole.]
(a)
(Nautical) A thole pin.
(b)
(Nautical) A rowlock.
I would sit impatiently thinking with what an unusual amount of noise the oars worked in the thowels.
Also: Thowl
Thowel , noun
[See Thole.]
Also: Thowl