Oarlock and Tholepin

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Oarlock 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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Tholepin is a synonym for oarlock. In some cases you can use "Tholepin" instead a noun "Oarlock".

Tholepin 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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Oarlock is a synonym for tholepin. You can use "Oarlock" instead a noun "Tholepin".

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Tholepin and Oarlock. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 16, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/oarlock/tholepin

Oarlock & Tholepin. N.p., 2016. Web. 16 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/oarlock/tholepin>.

Tholepin or Oarlock. 2016. Accessed August 16, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/oarlock/tholepin.

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