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pintle

Syllabification: (pin·tle)
Pronunciation: /ˈpintl/
Definition of pintle

noun

  • one of the pins (on the forward edge of a rudder) that fit into the gudgeons and so suspend the rudder.

Origin:

Old English pintel 'penis', perhaps a diminutive; compare with Dutch pint and German Pint 'penis', of unknown ultimate origin

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