n. (Naut.) An embrasure in a ship's side. See 3d Port. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A circular hole formed in the rocky beds of rivers by the grinding action of stones or gravel whirled round by the water in what was at first a natural depression of the rock. [ 1913 Webster ]
n.
Thole pin.
v. t.
So much woe as I have with you tholed. Chaucer. [ 1913 Webster ]
To thole the winter's steely dribble. Burns. [ 1913 Webster ]
v. i. To wait. [ Prov. Eng. & Scot. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. A touchhole; a vent. [ 1913 Webster ]