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