thole

mastery
UK /θəʊl/ US /θoʊl/nounverbname

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What does 'thole' mean in this sentence?

The nature of my invention consists in curving forward that portion of the scythe snath below the right nib or thole, to such an extent as to form an obtuse angle between the scythe and snath at the point where they are joined.