THILL
\thˈɪl], \thˈɪl], \t_h_ˈɪ_l]\
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One of the two long pieces of wood, extending before a vehicle, between which a horse is hitched; a shaft.
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The floor of a coal mine.
By Oddity Software
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One of the two long pieces of wood, extending before a vehicle, between which a horse is hitched; a shaft.
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The floor of a coal mine.
By Noah Webster.
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The shaft of a cart, gig, or other carriage. The thills are the two pieces of timber extending from the body of the carriage, between which the horse is put, and by which the carriage is supported in a horizontal position. Written also FILL.
By Daniel Lyons
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