oar
//ɔːr//
Noun
oarSingular
oarsPlural
1
A long pole with a flat blade at one end, used for rowing or steering a boat through water.
She dipped the oar into the water and began to row.
2
A person who rows a boat, especially as a member of a rowing crew.
She is one of the best oars on the university rowing team.
Synonym
Verb
1
To propel a boat using oars; to row.
We oared across the calm lake.