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Oar
see synonyms of oarNoun
1. oar
an implement used to propel or steer a boat
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Oar
see synonyms of oarnoun
1.
a long shaft of wood for propelling a boat by rowing, having a broad blade that is dipped into and pulled against the water. Oars were also used for steering certain kinds of ancient sailing boats
2. short for oarsman
3. put one's oar in
verb
4.
to row or propel with or as if with oars
the two men were oaring their way across the lake
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Oar
see synonyms of oar noun
1.
a long pole with a broad blade at one end, held in place by an oarlock and used in
pairs to row a boat: a single oar is sometimes used in steering a boat
2.
a person who uses an oar; rower
verb transitive, verb intransitive
3.
to row
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Oar
see synonyms of oarn.
1. A long, thin pole with a blade at one end, inserted into an oarlock and used to row or steer a boat.
2. A person who rows a boat, especially in a race.
v. oared, oar·ing, oars
v.tr.
1. To propel with or as if with oars or an oar.
2. To traverse with or as if with oars or an oar: an hour to oar the strait.
v.intr.
To move forward by or as if by rowing: oared strongly across the finish line.
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