Thurl

//θɝl// noun, verb

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    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. in-plural

    "1918, G. C. Humphrey, The Rural Efficiency Guide, Volume 4: Stock Book, page 22, Deficiencies which are common to the hind quarters of the cow, include shortness and narrowness of rump, a drooping rump, narrowness between the thurls and pin bones and thickly fleshed thighs."

  2. 2
    Alternative form of thirl. alt-of, alternative
Verb
  1. 1
    Alternative form of thirl. alt-of, alternative

Synonyms

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thirling

Example

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"1918, G. C. Humphrey, The Rural Efficiency Guide, Volume 4: Stock Book, page 22, Deficiencies which are common to the hind quarters of the cow, include shortness and narrowness of rump, a drooping rump, narrowness between the thurls and pin bones and thickly fleshed thighs."

Etymology

See thirl.

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