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rowel

The correct spelling is rowel.

How to pronounce rowel

noun

IPA: /ˈɹoʊəl/

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The correct spelling is rowel. The small spiked wheel on the end of a spur. For example: "to spur a horse"

Usage Examples

to spur a horse

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.The small spiked wheel on the end of a spur.
  2. 2.A little flat ring or wheel on a horse's bit.
  3. 3.A roll of hair, silk, etc., passed through the flesh of a horse in the manner of a seton in human surgery.

verb

  1. 1.To use a rowel on (something), especially to drain fluid.
  2. 2.To fit with spurs.
  3. 3.To apply the spur to.
  4. 4.To incite; to goad.

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