Category:Thurl

Thurl, n. Etym: [as. a hole. *53. See thirl, thrill.]

1. A hole; an aperture. [obs.]

2. (mining) (a) a short communication between adits in a mine. (b) a long adit in a coalpit.

Thurl Thurl, v. t. Etym: [see thrill.]

1. To cut through; to pierce. [obs.] Piers plowman.

2. (mining)

Defn: to cut through, as a partition between one working and another.