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What's The Definition Of Thurl?Synonyms | Synonyms for Thurl: Related Terms | Find terms related to Thurl: See Also | Thurl In Webster's Dictionary \Thurl\, n. [AS. [thorn]yrel a hole. [root]53. See
{Thirl}, {Thrill}.]
1. A hole; an aperture. [Obs.]
2. (Mining)
(a) A short communication between adits in a mine.
(b) A long adit in a coalpit.
\Thurl\, v. t. [See {Thrill}.] 1. To cut through; to pierce. [Obs.] --Piers Plowman. 2. (Mining) To cut through, as a partition between one working and another. |
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