rowel Meaning & Definition
What Does Rowel Mean?
Rowel is a noun that means A small spiked wheel on the end of a spur of certain types. It can also mean A little flat ring or wheel on a horse's bit. As a verb, it means To use a rowel on (something), especially to drain fluid.
Rowel: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈɹoʊəl/ |
| Plural | rowels |
| Verb forms | rowels, and past participle |
Rowel Definition (Noun)
- A small spiked wheel on the end of a spur of certain types.
- A little flat ring or wheel on a horse's bit.
- A roll of hair, silk, etc., passed through the flesh of a horse in the manner of a seton in human surgery.
Rowel as a Verb
- To use a rowel on (something), especially to drain fluid.
- To fit with spurs.
- To apply the spur to.
to rowel a horse
- To incite; to goad.
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Noun
- The small spiked wheel on the end of a spur.
Synonyms of Rowel
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Rowel synonyms and antonyms →Rowel in a Sentence
to rowel a horse
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to spur a horse
Word Forms & Grammar
rowel (plural rowels)
rowel (third-person singular simple present rowels, present participle (US) roweling or (UK) rowelling, simple past and past participle (US) roweled or (UK) rowelled)
Words That Rhyme With Rowel
Origin of Rowel
From Middle English rowel, rowell, rowelle, from Old French roel, roiele (compare modern French rouelle), from Late Latin rotella, diminutive of Latin rota (“wheel”). Doublet of rotella.
Frequently Asked Questions About Rowel
Is rowel a noun or a verb?
Rowel is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is the plural of rowel?
The plural of rowel is rowels.
What is the past tense of rowel?
The past tense of rowel is and past participle.