Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thirl
verb
/θɜːrl/
Definition
To pierce or bore through something.
Examples
- The miner had to thirl through solid rock to access the valuable minerals.
- She used a drill to thirl the wood before inserting the dowel.
Meaning
Thirl primarily means to create a hole or passage through an object, especially in a way that extends deeply into it.
Synonyms
- perforate
- pierce
- drill
- bore
