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Meaning of rowel

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rowel

Pronunciation:/ˈɹoʊəl/

noun

Definitions

  1. The small spiked wheel on the end of a spur.

  2. A little flat ring or wheel on a horse's bit.

  3. A roll of hair, silk, etc., passed through the flesh of a horse in the manner of a seton in human surgery.

verb

Definitions

  1. To use a rowel on (something), especially to drain fluid.

  2. To fit with spurs.

  3. To apply the spur to.

    Example: to spur a horse

  4. To incite; to goad.