Rowlock and Tholepin

Rowlock

Rowlock 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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Synonyms for Rowlock

Tholepin is a synonym for rowlock. In some cases you can use "Tholepin" instead a noun "Rowlock".

Tholepin

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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Synonyms for Tholepin

Rowlock is a synonym for tholepin. You can use "Rowlock" instead a noun "Tholepin".
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Tholepin and Rowlock. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/rowlock/tholepin
Rowlock & Tholepin. N.p., 2016. Web. 15 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/rowlock/tholepin>.
Tholepin or Rowlock. 2016. Accessed August 15, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/rowlock/tholepin.
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