oar

//ɔːr//
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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.

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Verb

1

To propel a boat using oars; to row.

We oared across the calm lake.

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