Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
thill
noun
/θɪl/
Definition
A thill is a shaft or pole that connects a horse or other draft animal to a cart or vehicle.
Examples
- The farmer attached the thill to the horse to start plowing the field.
- As the cart rolled smoothly, it was clear that the thill was in good condition.
Meaning
The term refers to the part of a harness that joins the draft animal to the vehicle, enabling it to pull loads.
Synonyms
- shaft
- pole
- harness
