5 letter words starting with THO

Thorn

1. Parts of Speech: Noun

2. Definitions:

• a stiff, sharp-pointed woody projection from a stem or branch of a plant, typically one that is capable of causing injury.
• the letter þ, used in Old and Middle English to represent the voiceless dental fricative sound (as in thing or both) and in Icelandic and some phonetic alphabets to represent the same sound.

3. Pronunciations:

• US: /θɔrn/
• UK: /θɔːn/

4. Origin and Usage:

The word "thorn" originated from Old English "thorn" which means "a thorn or a prickle." It has been used since the 12th century to describe the sharp projection from a plant stem or branch. In Middle English, the letter "þ" was used to represent the "th" sound, and it was called "thorn." The letter was eventually replaced by "th" in modern English, but it is still used in Icelandic and some phonetic alphabets.

5. Synonyms:

• spine
• prickle
• barb
• thistle

6. Related Words:

• spike
• sharp
• blade
• sting
• bract

7. Example Sentences:

• The thorn on the rose bush pricked her finger.
• The Old English letter "þ" is also known as thorn.

Thong

A thong is a type of undergarment, typically worn as underwear or swimwear, that consists of a narrow strip of fabric that passes between the buttocks and is attached to a waistband at the hips.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Definitions:

1. A narrow strip of fabric that passes between the buttocks and is attached to a waistband at the hips.
2. An item of clothing consisting of a thong.

Pronunciations:

• US: /θɑŋ/
• UK: /θɒŋ/

Origin and Usage:

The word "thong" originated from Old English word "thwong", which means a narrow strip of leather. The modern usage of the word "thong" to describe a type of undergarment or swimwear dates back to the 1930s. Today, thongs are popular among both men and women as underwear or swimwear.

Synonyms:

• G-string

Related Words:

• Bikini
• Brief
• Panty
• Short

Example Sentences:

• She wore a thong under her dress.
• He prefers to wear thongs instead of boxers.
• The swimwear collection includes thongs in various colors and styles.

Thole

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Definition: As a noun, thole refers to a pin or a peg used to secure a boats oar in place. As a verb, it means to endure or tolerate something.

Pronunciations: US: /θoʊl/; UK: /θəʊl/

Origin and Usage: Thole has its roots in Old Norse and Scottish Gaelic. It has been used since the 15th century and was commonly used in nautical settings to refer to the pins that hold oars in place. The verb form of thole is often used in Scottish English and is a common word in Scottish literature.

Synonyms: As a noun, thole can be synonymous with peg, pin, or oarlock. As a verb, it can be synonymous with endure, tolerate, or suffer.

Related Words: Oar, lock, peg, pole, hole.

Example Sentences:

• As a noun: The sailor inserted the oar into the thole and began to row.
• As a verb: Despite the pain, she knew she had to thole the injury until help arrived.