Oar

/ɔər/

/ɔ/

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Other forms: oars

Definitions of oar

noun
an implement used to propel or steer a boat

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boat paddle, paddle
a short light oar used without an oarlock to propel a canoe or small boat

scull
each of a pair of short oars that are used by a single oarsman

scull
a long oar that is mounted at the stern of a boat and moved left and right to propel the boat forward

sweep, sweep oar
a long oar used in an open boat

type of:
implement
instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

Pronunciation

/ɔər/

/ɔ/

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