noun
Meaning 1
Alternative form of thirl.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
thurl
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Sound
Pronunciation
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General-American: /θɝl/
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Received-Pronunciation: /θɜːl/
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rhymes with -ɜː(ɹ)l
noun
Meaning 2
Either of the rear hip joints where the hip connects to the upper leg in certain animals, particularly cattle; often used as a reference point for measurement.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-plural
Topics: agriculture, business, lifestyle
Examples
- 1918, G. C. Humphrey, The Rural Efficiency Guide, Volume 4: Stock Book, page 22, Deficiencies which are common to the hind quarters of the cow, include shortness and narrowness of rump, a drooping rump, narrowness between the thurls and pin bones and thickly fleshed thighs.
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verb
Meaning 3
Alternative form of thirl.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative
No example sentence was provided for this meaning.
Meaning relationships
Synonyms: none provided
Antonyms: none provided
History
Etymology
See thirl.