thowel Meaning, Definition & Usage

Thow"el, Thowl noun (Also<
  • Thowel
  • Thowl
)
Etymology
See Thole.
Definitions
  1. (Naut.) (a) A thole pin. (b) A rowlock.
    I would sit impatiently thinking with what an unusual amount of noise the oars worked in the thowels. Dickens.

Webster 1913