Meaning Of The Word Oar

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oar
countable noun: Oars are long poles with a wide, flat blade at one end which are used for rowing a boat.

oar in American English
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
to row
noun: a long shaft with a broad blade at one end, used as a lever for rowing or otherwise propelling or steering a boat

oar in British English
noun: 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

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