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thurl Meaning & Definition

/θɝl/

What Does Thurl Mean?

As a noun, thurl means Alternative form of thirl. It is also used to mean Either of the rear hip joints where the hip connects to the upper leg in certain animals, particularly cattle; often used as a reference point for measurement. As a verb, it means Alternative form of thirl.

Thurl in Brief

Part of speechnoun, verb
Pronunciation/θɝl/
Pluralthurls
Verb formsthurls, thurling, thurled

Thurl Definition (Noun)

  1. Alternative form of thirl.
  2. Either of the rear hip joints where the hip connects to the upper leg in certain animals, particularly cattle; often used as a reference point for measurement.

Thurl as a Verb

  1. Alternative form of thirl.

Synonyms of Thurl

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Word Forms & Grammar

thurl (plural thurls)

thurl (third-person singular simple present thurls, present participle thurling, simple past and past participle thurled)

Words That Rhyme With Thurl

Origin of Thurl

See thirl.

Quick Answers About Thurl

Is thurl a noun or a verb?

Thurl is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.

What is the plural of thurl?

The plural of thurl is thurls.

What is the past tense of thurl?

The past tense of thurl is thurled. The present participle is thurling.

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