Thirling
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Thirling is a noun meaning The act of boring or perforating.
Meaning
The act of boring or perforating.
More Meanings
- (coal-mining) Same as thirl
- (Northern England, mining) In lead-mining, a mark indicating the termination of a set or pitch
- present participle and gerund of thirl
Word Forms
- thirlings
Synonyms for thirling
Depending on context, synonyms include thirl.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include drilling, terebration, stoke, puncturing, pertusion, puncture.
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