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

1. <“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

Related to OAR

Synonyms: oarsman, rower, sculler

Related Words: bowman, oarswoman; coxswain, crewman; puller; gob, hearty, jack, jack-tar, mariner, navigator, sailor, salt, sea dog, seafarer, seaman, shipman, swab, tar; kayaker

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Other Nautical Terms

avast, aweigh, flotsam, jib, keel, lee, port, starboard, stay