oar
1oar
noun \ˈȯr\Definition of OAR
1
: a long pole with a broad blade at one end used for propelling or steering a boat
2
: oarsman
— oared \ˈȯrd\ adjective
Examples of OAR
- <“All oars ho!” the boatswain ordered>
Origin of OAR
Middle English oor, from Old English ār; akin to Old Norse ār oar
First Known Use: before 12th century
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