Meaning & use
thurl
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The hip joint of a horse or other draft animal, used as a reference point in describing its conformation.
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The judge examined the width between the mare's thurls before scoring her.
A narrow thurl can affect a horse's balance and gait.
A note on using this word
Also used in mining to mean a narrow passage cut between two underground workings, often for ventilation.
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2. noun
A narrow passage or hole cut between two underground mine workings, typically for ventilation.
Miners cut a thurl between the two shafts to improve airflow.
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