rowel

Meanings

• noun

  A large wheel with spikes or knobs, used in ancient warfare to immobilize enemies' horses.

  - "Ang mga sundalo ay gumagamit ng rowel upang mag-immobilize ng mga kabayo ng mga sundalo ng kasamaing grupo."
  - "Ngunit ang rowel ay hindi lang maaasahan na lamang na gamit sa batangas, kung hindi itong maaaring gumamit ng sasakyan na lalong mas mahirap na mag-aaway."
  - "Ngayon, ang rowel ay hindi na inaasahang gamitin sa batangas dahil sa pangunahing pag-unlad ng kagitingan at armas modernong mga bansa."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with rowel
roll , troll , doll

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Variants

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rowel , rowels , roweled , roweling , rowelled , rowelling

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Etymology

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Originated from Old English 'rofela' or 'rofell', meaning 'wheel' or 'roller'.

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Trivia

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1. The rowel was commonly used in the Middle Ages, but its use declined with the advent of more advanced weapons and armor.

2. The spikes on a rowel were often made of iron or other hard materials to ensure maximum impact and effectiveness.

3. The rowel was not only used in warfare, but it was also used as a form of punishment, such as attaching it to the wheels of a cart to make the person being punished walk in great discomfort.

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Related Concepts

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1. lance: A long, pointed weapon used in combat, often used in conjunction with a rowel to immobilize enemy horses.

2. knight: A medieval warrior, often depicted as using a rowel and lance in battle.

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Culture

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The rowel was an essential weapon in ancient warfare, particularly in Europe and the Middle East. It was used to immobilize enemy horses during battles, giving an advantage to the attacking forces. The use of the rowel in literature and art is not extensive, but it is often depicted in illustrations of medieval warfare.

How to Memorize "rowel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large, spiked wheel used to immobilize enemy horses during battle.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'rowel' with 'wheel of war' or 'immobilizing weapon'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a sentence using the word 'rowel' and remember it: 'The rowel immobilizes enemy horses during battle.'

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