Meaning of the word oar in English

What does oar mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

oar

US /ɔːr/

UK /ɔːr/

a long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing a boat

Example:

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He dipped the oar into the water and pulled.

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The boat had two oars.

Synonym:

paddle scull

to row with an oar or oars

Example:

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They had to oar across the lake.

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He carefully oared the small boat to shore.

Synonym:

row propel

Related Word:

put your oar in