Meaning Of The Word Rowel

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Rowel Meaning

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What's The Definition Of Rowel?

rowel in American English
a small, revolving wheel with sharp projecting points, forming the end of a spur
to spur or prick (a horse, etc.) with or as with a rowel
noun: a small wheel with radiating points, forming the extremity of a spur
transitive verb: to prick or urge with a rowel

rowel in British English
noun: a small spiked wheel attached to a spur
verb: to goad (a horse) using a rowel

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