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THOLEPINS

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There is 1 meaning of the word Tholepins.

Tholepins - as a noun

A holder attached to the gunwale of a boat that holds the oar in place and acts as a fulcrum for rowing

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
oarlock13peg6pin5rowlock16thole8

Example Sentences

"He secured the boat with tholepins before leaving the dock."
"The tholepins rattled in their holes as the waves crashed against the boat."
"She carefully inserted the tholepins into the rowlocks."
"The rower's strong arms easily propelled the boat with the help of the tholepins."
"He lost one of the tholepins overboard while rowing in rough waters."
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Word Game Points

Is THOLEPINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tholepins is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

THOLEPINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is THOLEPINS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tholepins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
THOLEPINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is THOLEPINS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tholepins is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
THOLEPINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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