Thurl
Pronunciation : Thurl
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [AS. a hole. *53. See Thirl, Thrill.]
Definition : 1. A hole; an aperture. [Obs.]
2. (Mining) (a) A short communication between adits in a mine. (b) A long adit in a coalpit.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
Pronunciation : Thurl
Part of Speech : v.
Etymology : [See Thrill.]
Definition : 1. To cut through; to pierce. [Obs.] Piers Plowman.
2. (Mining)
Defn: To cut through, as a partition between one working and another.
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Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913