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thole

UK
/θəʊl/
US
/θoʊl/

Translations

tholenoun
tholes
pl
UK
/θəʊl/
US
/θoʊl/
The rower adjusted the thole to ensure the oar moved smoothly through the water.
Le rameur ajusta le tolet pour que l’aviron se déplace sans à-coups dans l’eau.
tholeverb
tholed
Past Simple
tholed
Past Participle
tholing
Gerund
UK
/θəʊl/
US
/θoʊl/
supporterSurtout en usage écossais ou littéraire, avec l’idée de supporter péniblement.
He had to thole the harsh weather conditions during the expedition.
Il a dû supporter les rudes conditions météorologiques pendant l’expédition.
Additional translations
endurerNuance plus soutenue, souvent pour une épreuve ou une souffrance.
tolérerSelon le contexte, quand il s’agit de supporter ou accepter quelque chose de pénible.
Synonyms
to endure
to tolerate
to bear
to withstand
to suffer

Definitions

tholenoun
A pin, typically one of a pair, set in the gunwale of a boat to serve as a fulcrum for an oar.
The rower adjusted the thole to ensure the oar moved smoothly through the water.
tholeverb
To endure or tolerate something, especially something unpleasant.
He had to thole the harsh weather conditions during the expedition.
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